Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[BarbJohn]

As some of us start to get delivery date announcements, it would be helpful if we could also provide original order date and first four numbers of order along with feature details.

#1142~11/13/20 ~MS LR Red/Cream/Tempest wheels.
(we do not have a delivery date!)

 

[JPoldo]

Whether you have to pay taxes or get a refund when you file means nothing for this. As long as you have 7k of tax liability (assuming there is no income cap added, current bill doesn't have one for new purchases) then you can take full advantage of the potential tax credit.

That's exactly how I understand it too. That is a HUGE saving. If we take delivery (purchase or lease) before law is passed, do we lose tax incentive?

 

[Draketurner]

That's exactly how I understand it too. That is a HUGE saving. If we take delivery (purchase or lease) before law is passed, do we lose tax incentive?

The way the current proposed bill is written (god knows what, if anything, will pass) it is not retroactive at all. So in that case, yes you would lose the incentive if you took delivery before it was signed into law.

 

[GrnSqrl]

That's exactly how I understand it too. That is a HUGE saving. If we take delivery (purchase or lease) before law is passed, do we lose tax incentive?

I don’t know for sure but I was hoping we’d qualify since delivery is in the same tax year. Presuming we all get deliveries in 2021.

 

[Danlbrau]

Mine now went from March to July too. Ordered the day of refresh announcement

Same here. Ordered 1/27/21 RN1144184XX and went from March an hour ago to July

MS LR Deep Blue Metallic/Black 19” Tempest wheels

 

[Geebo324]

MS Plaid MSM FSD 21" ordered 2/12 RN114498XXX still says 4-8 weeks from order Southern California

 

[eipi10]

No explanation??? This company is so unprofessional. I was excited about the technology and the design of this car. But I actually might cancel and buy the Taycan now. Telling me March when I buy it and then saying July without explanation (or apology) is a scummy business practice. My short-lived Tesla love affair is over.

 

[derevan007]

Ordered 1/28 RN 114441
MS LR Red/Black FSD 19"
No estimated delivery shown (originally March 1-31, then "-", now blank)
Sold 2016 MS Red 90D in anticipation

 

[sflgator]

No explanation??? This company is so unprofessional. I was excited about the technology and the design of this car. But I actually might cancel and buy the Taycan now.

I get it but comparing the Taycan to the Tesla Model S LR & Plaid is apples to oranges. Taycan = higher quality yes, Porsche prestige and handling/driving characteristics w/ decent technology (although not even close to the level of technology of the Tesla MS) BUT the Taycan (and Audi E-Tron GT / RS GT) has much lower max battery range, much less HP/TQ, and not nearly as quick in sheer performance as the Tesla Model S (Plaid anyway) at a much higher cost! So, um...no thank you.

If anything compares to the Tesla Model S, it would be the new Lucid Air GT and Lucid Air Dream Ed, but that's also currently delayed and Lucid is a brand new auto manufacturer with zero built/delivered cars with no proven history yet (although I suspect Lucid will be a great Tesla competitor in the near future!!!). Also - watch what MB does over the next couple years, starting with the new EQS. I suspect MB will add AMG versions with much improved HP/TQ and performance. But, again, these EVs could come at a much higher premium cost. If I don't love, love, love my Tesla Model S, I would envision my next EV being either the Lucid Air GT or MB AMG EV; probably not the Porsche or Audi unless they figure out how to improve max battery range while improving performance at the same time AND lowering costs...geez, they're expensive especially since every option is a la carte...not worth the $$ imho and I used to drive a Porsche Macan Turbo (albeit not exactly the most expensive Porsche but still).

 

[eipi10]

You know what else is despicable? They are still advertising on their website that cars will be delivered in 10-14 weeks.

 

[EVonly]

No explanation??? This company is so unprofessional. I was excited about the technology and the design of this car. But I actually might cancel and buy the Taycan now. Telling me March when I buy it and then saying July without explanation (or apology) is a scummy business practice. My short-lived Tesla love affair is over.

I thought you were only buying the Model S for the yoke. The Taycan doesn’t have a yoke so that is obviously not an option for you!

 

[DLCT]

New to the community, new to Tesla, been following with interest, thanks for everybody’s updates. Ordered 2/5. LR MSM, black interior, 21 wheels. MT Kisco NY delivery. Estimated delivery just changed from March to July as well. To be fair to my SA he called me 3 weeks ago, said delays (didn’t know how long) but to stay excited. No question that client communication is generally a bit of a joke given we are talking about the most valuable car company ever but I’m sure (or at least hope) it will be a great car when they eventually are delivered (assuming no 1 inch panel gaps, poor paint jobs etc, in which case I’ll refuse to take it). Good things come to those that who wait but realize timing causes issues for some and appreciate general levels of frustration noted here.

 

[JoJoV111]

Roughly it seems like people with LR reservations have had their delivery estimates pushed back while people with Plaid reservations have stayed the same. This would also make sense with what Tesla said that Plaid would come before LR. However these extreme delays without notice are still unacceptable at best!

 

[Hayseed_MS]

My LR has not been changed (yet).

 

[RMG007]

Ordered 1/27/21..RN11442..Model S LR..Red w/ cream..Arachnids and FSD. San Diego. On 4/6/21 “Estimated” Delivery changed to “July”

 

[Waverider317]

My LR has not been changed (yet).

Same here still nada. Can't tell if that's good or bad.

 

[LiveSai]

RN1144 No Date LR/White interior&exterior/ 19' Base wheels

 

[Desert Dave]

My account just updated: it now says "July" and no, Im not kidding. LMFAO - that's... incredibly shocking. So 6 months late? Got it. Glad I bought another car. Wow!

Mine changed to July as well. Purchase date 1/30

 

[Geebo324]

Roughly it seems like people with LR reservations have had their delivery estimates pushed back while people with Plaid reservations have stayed the same. This would also make sense with what Tesla said that Plaid would come before LR. However these extreme delays without notice are still unacceptable at best!

Is this correct? Has anyone with a PLAID order been changed to "July" or is everyone who has changed been an LR?

 

[legend_of_jim]

It seems everyones is defaulting to July. Perhaps this a placeholder? Wondering if we have any late 2020 orders updating soon.