That would probably mean we get cars sooner not later right? Not what we’re experiencing.
You are right Algeron some prospective buyers will be put off by energy prices, which assures a Q4 delivery for everyone who wants one probably, including those expecting cars in Q1 and Q2 next year, maybe with some cars going to new inventory. These are cataclysmic times, and that isn't catastrophising the current problems. The government isn't saying anything with regards to how it might be solved or how long the situation may last ... mainly because there is no palatable solution to hand ... leaving only unpalatable ones (e.g. new alliances with Russia). However, the car market was always going to be a mixed economy in terms of take-up of fuel-types. Petrol will suit some, diesel others, plug-in hybrids have their role, and EV will continue to appeal to some. Each have their inherent benefits and disadvantages ... the challenge is to sort out which makes most sense on an individual basis, based on price, convenience, personal values and so on. Right now, I am still going along with the purchase (sweetened if Truss reduces VAT). My plan is to charge at night in the winter for this year on an Octopus intelligent tariff (£4.50 theoretically for a full charge), knowing that the price may double, treble, quadruple ... who knows ... by this time next year. Cheap off-peak tariffs will hopefully be around as part of the Energy offer for the foreseeable future. Like some others, I have been lucky in that I invested in solar - 9 months ago - seeing the writing was on the wall for energy prices though nowhere near realising the full extent. If anyone has the means and the type of property that lends itself to solar I believe it to be a good option. This morning, the tumble dryer has been on, two laundry washes, cooked lunch ... with no electricity imported from the grid ... I have also exported 10kWh to the grid which could have gone in the Tesla and given me 40-50 miles. I keep reminding myself that life is for living, I would love to experience owning a Tesla, and hope to keep it (or trade it in for a MY in the future) to see out my car-driving days ... and I hope that is for a long time to come!
Expect most are paying £200 more than they would on an ICE car and assuming the fuel savings will balance it out but it seems Putin has got other ideas. The longer we wait for the car the more liley something better is going to come along and
Excellent reply thank you.
I’m coming from a big petrol performance BMW which took £120 petrol for 320 miles to a M3RWD Tesla. Thankfully I’m on a fixed day/night rate (23.5p/13p) so I’m quids in for another year or so. The price of electric has to go up a hell of a lot more before it beats my gas guzzling BMW, so selfishly, I’ll just keep waiting for Elon to deliver my vehicle. That’s not to mention the £540 road tax I was due to pay.
️️️️️️️What do you mean £200 more? £200 more per month?
but fair enough.
I have exactly the same in my basketView attachment 847052
I am considering going with the above. Not over the top in terms of pricing, and the fact that the fit will be good appeals. I like the fact that they are all-weather. I like the idea of using the frunk, probably just because I can, and the mat might stop things sliding around quite so much as I experience high ‘g’ from traffic lights and going round corners … the console trays seem to be a pretty standard price. I seem to remember when reserving the car that carpet mats were included at that time
I just dare not order them as it feels like tempting fate until I have a VIN
Same, and I very nearly did order them when I had the Sep 22-30 EDD slotI have exactly the same in my basket
The only other extra direct from Tesla I'm considering is the pet liner because it looks to have the best door protection, that's quite a bit more expensive than alternatives though.Same, and I very nearly did order them when I had the Sep 22-30 EDD slot
My pet liner arrived today. Seems well made, and looks as if it is well tailored to fit the car (which I'm due to pick up on 28/09). Ordered in advance so that I can put it in straight away and avoid any dog damage! It is pricey though.
I’m getting a solar system installed in Sep seems a wise move now, 6kw panels, 5.2kwh battery and 5.5 kw inverter - over the guarantee period of 10 years if it generates what it should (my conservative projections not the installer) it’ll average 22p per kWh generated - just need to make sure most of it gets used and not exported which is a challenge but the EV being at home through the day 4 days out of 7 should make that easier.
Assume your working from home like myself so less viable to have a £48,000 car sitting on the driveway. I get these conversation from my wife constantly. Is the installation costly as they say can take years to return the outlay. Government contributing with one of their grants or schemes to go green? Now worth looking into with our energy monthly about to cost the same as the Tesla.
