Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[HumanInput]

We all have a vested interest in Tesla speeding up production. Let’s try a thought experiment, how would you optimize production to maximize output for cars #2+ because obviously #1 off the line would be your own

Here’s what I would hope for:
1) Batch orders received within a two week period for maximum efficiency, or any time period of fewer than two weeks of backlog exists—eliminate any that have an item with supply chain issues (build up supply the whole time though)

2) Batch production by location and volume—areas with most popularity get vehicles first and location being the first grouping minimizes logistic costs. If extra spaces exist on the logistics transport, pull in additional orders into step #1, until the carrier is full.

3) Produce cars by color based on groups of locations (3-5 states at a time)

4) Ship and make $$$

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This was actually more difficult than I thought at first because you need to prioritize logistics/supply chain/spend by the company while also maximizing output.

I would hope Tesla uses an efficient system, but we saw today’s VINs assigned all over the US, so they are either filling in extra carrier slots from M3/MY shipments with a MS, or their system design needs work.

 

[HumanInput]

Here’s what I would hope for:
1) Batch orders …—eliminate any that have an item with supply chain issues (build up supply the whole time though)

With supply constrained builds, I would split parts between multiple vehicles whenever possible—i.e. white seats car with wood, black car with CF, MSM car with 19” wheels, so that N+ cars are made whenever N supply constrained parts are used. Sorry @sflgator

You could also optimize batching by ignoring when an order was placed

Could it be that Tesla is actually producing cars in an optimized order? No way, right?!

 

[Beyondludi]

Hey guys! I haven't been on here for quite some time. I was in Vegas for a few days, the last day I was in Vegas I get a call around 11:55 PM on Wednesday. It was my SA asking me if I wanted a Red Plaid that just got delivered at my local dealership. Within a minute I responded with a very loud "YES". I originally ordered Black with White Seats, Carbon Fiber and 19 inches so I was little sad I didn't get exactly what I wanted but I can honestly say I'm glad that I accepted the red. The next morning I did the wire transfer, booked my flight back home. Fresh off the plane, went straight to the dealership. Then I saw her, she was absolutely beautiful. I signed my 3 papers and I was literally in my car driving home with it. I instantly was familiar with the Yoke because of all of you guys who posted earlier about it (huge thanks!). I was already familiar with all of the features and specs. I still haven't done cheetah mode but this car is amazing. I still can't believe I own the fastest production car on earth.

 

[HumanInput]

Hey guys! … my SA asking me if I wanted a Red Plaid that just got delivered at my local dealership. Within a minute I responded with a very loud "YES".

Congrats, looks like you got lucky in Vegas! Car looks amazing and I am not at all jealous

 

[MarcG]

Hey guys! I haven't been on here for quite some time. I was in Vegas for a few days, the last day I was in Vegas I get a call around 11:55 PM on Wednesday. It was my SA asking me if I wanted a Red Plaid that just got delivered at my local dealership. Within a minute I responded with a very loud "YES". I originally ordered Black with White Seats, Carbon Fiber and 19 inches so I was little sad I didn't get exactly what I wanted but I can honestly say I'm glad that I accepted the red. The next morning I did the wire transfer, booked my flight back home. Fresh off the plane, went straight to the dealership. Then I saw her, she was absolutely beautiful. I signed my 3 papers and I was literally in my car driving home with it. I instantly was familiar with the Yoke because of all of you guys who posted earlier about it (huge thanks!). I was already familiar with all of the features and specs. I still haven't done cheetah mode but this car is amazing. I still can't believe I own the fastest production car on earth.

Congrats, she’s beautiful!!
(PS: the quickest, and certainly fast, but not the fastest car on earth )

 

[Allanf]

I suggest reading the owners manual if you haven't already.

Interesting, they produced 2,340 and delivered 1,890. This leaves 450 cars produced but not delivered. Are most of those still sitting in that lot in Fremont, or do you guys think these are just cars that are still in transit?

If you look at Gabeincal’s YouTube flyover video for June 30, right at 8:26 he is flying over the “Tesla Fremont Temp Lot” and there were exactly 452 cars in that lot which may be all the undelivered Model S cars. Link is:

 

[IamGaryGnu]

If you look at Gabeincal’s YouTube flyover video for June 30, right at 8:26 he is flying over the “Tesla Fremont Temp Lot” and there were exactly 452 cars in that lot which may be all the undelivered Model S cars. Link is:

From what my untrained eye can tell, looks like far fewer cars standing around. Maybe a bunch by train?

 

[TrevTremaine]

From what my untrained eye can tell, looks like far fewer cars standing around. Maybe a bunch by train?

Not significantly. There's all the cars in the secondary lot, then the cars on the testing grounds, along with 2 other lots - one along the wall by the railroad the other is a lot not far off from the track. All the cars look like they're collecting dust.

I'm wondering if the ones being loaded onto carriers are coming straight off the production line and they'll get to the others that are missing parts when they can. Some have been sitting around for at least a month - not sure I would take one of these under the circumstances vs a fresh one.

 

[skizzy]

Lol at this point is that even a question? All one needed was black/MSM exterior + Black interior with wood trim + 21" wheels. If you had these you could've received your car within a week in June.

Not necessarily… my exact config and I’m still in blank limbo

 

[manole]

Not necessarily… my exact config and I’m still in blank limbo

I think that config + plaid is key. Do you have LR or Plaid?

 

[Psbeattie]

Got the tint done yesterday. Looks amazing

 

[Ramphex]

Now don’t be harsh, it could be June 2022

Which is probably when we’ll get our cars at this point, considering there are people waiting from November.

 

[Ramphex]

With supply constrained builds, I would split parts between multiple vehicles whenever possible—i.e. white seats car with wood, black car with CF, MSM car with 19” wheels, so that N+ cars are made whenever N supply constrained parts are used. Sorry @sflgator

You could also optimize batching by ignoring when an order was placed

Could it be that Tesla is actually producing cars in an optimized order? No way, right?!

Producing, sure. Delivering?

 

[JimLL]

Saw my first Plaid in the wild today. Beautiful car. Still super-happy with my LR. I do have some cracked window trim material on the passenger rear.
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Not for nothing, but the S has a sexy ass!!

 

[lolachampcar]

I mean...the price is pretty comparable though. Not sure why it's only fair to compare output to output.

But yeah, this is a very different car, and no doubt superlative at what it's designed to do. As fast as the Plaid is, it still doesn't have the cachet, pedigree, or well roundedness (from a performance driving perspective) of a GT3. Then again, you could say exactly the opposite when it comes to ability to comfortably move people and luggage!

The problem is that it is getting ever more difficult to generate clear differentiation. The GT3 is not your garden verity 911 off the showroom floor. Apply the same approach and Tesla delivers a very low production Plaid with track pack that turns that Laguna time. Viola, the Plaid as delivered from Tesla out performs the GT3 at the track.

Musk wanted to prove that BeV can compete with ICE on every level. He is going way beyond that if a track pack version of a Plaid can out lap a GT3. They are still different cars and there are still a lot of people that would prefer one over the other but the RAW differentiation between the two car's outright performance is shrinking at an alarming pace.

 

[lolachampcar]

New LR owner, what'is the indicated range when fully charge?

Given the deliveries have been heavily 21" rated, the answer to your question might be influenced by the rims/tires.

 

[lolachampcar]

OK, back from the spa:

• OptiCoat Pro+ on all painted surfaces and the face of the wheels (not the barrels)
• I ended up doing something different than I said I would do--I got 55 on the sides and back and 70 on the windshield
• XPEL PPF on the headlights and foglightsView attachment 680890View attachment 680880View attachment 680882

Wow
Just Wow!

 

[lolachampcar]

Tesla website's managed by idiots lol
Check this out:
Delivery estimate is still showing as June and now even for Tempest Wheels it's June. Anyone wants their Plaid/LR delivered in June? View attachment 680940

Obviously either June ELON time or June next year.

 

[EVonly]

Wow that's a lot of words for "they didn't have everything ready in time for launch".

This is an option that Tesla has decided to remove from every car model produced. It has nothing to do with it not being ready in time for the Model S launch. It is about optimizing efficiency across the fleet. This is something most Tesla buyers actually cared about, but the extreme performance of the P cars and now the Plaid has obviously attracted a new customer base that is much less concerned with efficiency.

 

[Milamber]

TMC 4th of July Drinking game
when you read any of the following words/phrases DRINK

"Still Blank"
"What's your config?"
"Thanks Omar"
"My Jag E-Pace"
"Draggy "+ "LR"
"Customer Service"

Drink Responsibly!
Cheers!