Model 3 RHD confirmed for Mid-2018

[Shock-On-T]

Elon today tweeted that the RHD version of the Model 3 will be rolling out in 'summer' 2018.

I remember the original plan being simultaneous rollout of LHD and RHD lines, but it seems Tesla has decided to keep things simple to ensure a smooth launch.

Personally this just make me even happier I couldn't wait and got a Model S, but it must be a blow to Australian reservation holders who are waiting for the Model 3.

 

[garyjac]

I don't have an M3 reserved, but I thought this was about when the M3 was due in Oz anyway? I think the main disappointment (temporarily) for reservation holders is that the first M3s might be RWD (no D models), only?

 

[strykeroz]

The staggered rollout of M3 always suggested no need for RHD until later. They wouldn't need to produce RHD to satisfy staff, then californian, then US/Canadian customers over the first few months.

 

[Shock-On-T]

All true. In a way the later release to Australia will probably give us access to the higher spec models from the start.
I'll probably keep my Model S and get my wife the Model 3 with the smallest battery anyway.

 

[Brian May]

What does he mean by 'summer'? Summer in Australia or Summer in USA? Wish he would use non-ambiguous terms... Like early 2018. Or mid 2018.

 

[strykeroz]

Autocorrect(tm) for USA seasons.

 

[Shock-On-T]

What does he mean by 'summer'? Summer in Australia or Summer in USA? Wish he would use non-ambiguous terms... Like early 2018. Or mid 2018.

Wait, there's a southern hemisphere? That explains a lot...

 

[garyjac]

Very important, stops the world from going into a vertical roll

 

[Shock-On-T]

I'd always assumed it was elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle.

 

[raynewman]

What does he mean by 'summer'? Summer in Australia or Summer in USA? Wish he would use non-ambiguous terms... Like early 2018. Or mid 2018.

The answer was in reply to a question from the UK - soo Summer means summer in the northern hemisphere.

 

[garyjac]

The contrary theory has it that it's all on the back of a Space Whale (or something) -- Dr Who.

 

[NovoCasGreeny]

The answer was in reply to a question from the UK - soo Summer means summer in the northern hemisphere.

They might have the Roadster 2.0 ready by then Ray!!!

 

[raynewman]

They might have the Roadster 2.0 ready by then Ray!!!

and it's supposed to be based on the three too. That's what my second three reservation is for; with maximum plaid and plaid colour scheme as well of course.

 

[Burnt Toast]

and it's supposed to be based on the three too. That's what my second three reservation is for; with maximum plaid and plaid colour scheme as well of course.

I've never read anything about the new roadster being based on the 3.

 

[raynewman]

I've never read anything about the new roadster being based on the 3.

Tesla’s 2019 Roadster will be ‘different, faster and bigger’

 

[Jays200]

Personally this just make me even happier I couldn't wait and got a Model S, but it must be a blow to Australian reservation holders who are waiting for the Model 3.

Me too but a MX instead of the MS.

Looking forward to being a Tesla only family when the M3 arrives and happy Tesla may have pumped out a couple hundred thousand M3's by then to iron out the inevitable wrinkles.

 

[houdini]

Elon today tweeted that the RHD version of the Model 3 will be rolling out in 'summer' 2018.

I remember the original plan being simultaneous rollout of LHD and RHD lines, but it seems Tesla has decided to keep things simple to ensure a smooth launch.

Personally this just make me even happier I couldn't wait and got a Model S, but it must be a blow to Australian reservation holders who are waiting for the Model 3.

Yeah its a big blow. I kinda assumed it would be a two year wait from reserving and this will make it a two year and three month wait. But even assuming that I hoped they would be able to set up their production line like other manufacturers and produce LHD and RHD vehicles on the same line.

 

[Burnt Toast]

Tesla’s 2019 Roadster will be ‘different, faster and bigger’

I don't be think that's a credible source at all. It's just some random dude speculating.

 

[Candleflame]

That's a bit of a bummer given that I am moving to Australia in 2 months time. Hoped I could bridge to the Model 3 with a rented/loaned car for a few months but that is obviously not really viable anymore.

Anybody any ideas what the best plan of action is if i need a car in australia from June 2017 until the M3 arrives (I am a day 1 or 2 reservation holder so should hopefully get it rather early in Aus)

 

[NovoCasGreeny]

That's a bit of a bummer given that I am moving to Australia in 2 months time. Hoped I could bridge to the Model 3 with a rented/loaned car for a few months but that is obviously not really viable anymore.

Anybody any ideas what the best plan of action is if i need a car in australia from June 2017 until the M3 arrives (I am a day 1 or 2 reservation holder so should hopefully get it rather early in Aus)

What's your budget? Where are you going to live? What will your needs be? That's such a wide question.