Model S Reservation Tally

[gg_got_a_tesla]

That thought had occurred to me also. It's quite possible that the "marketing noise" around the X launched has had a positive effect on the S.

How do we interpret that?

a) Were some folks waiting for the X unveiling, were not too thrilled with the X and finally chose to put down a deposit on the S?!

b) They had simply not heard (enough) of Tesla before but, the X launch struck all the right notes with these newcomers who liked the sedan offering that they then spotted?!

 

[cbarwald]

In Norway, it had been very little marketing on the Model S. Some news articles, thats it. Tesla has just started up here so maybe they will do some more marketing eventually...

 

[cbarwald]

Supposed to say "has been"

 

[dsm363]

Supposed to say "has been"

Welcome! I don't think Tesla has done much in terms of marketing anywhere but that will have to pick up at some point.
You are able to edit old posts as well if you're weren't aware of that feature.

 

[cbarwald]

Yeah, I was looking for that function, cant find it

 

[NigelM]

How do we interpret that?

a) Were some folks waiting for the X unveiling, were not too thrilled with the X and finally chose to put down a deposit on the S?!

b) They had simply not heard (enough) of Tesla before but, the X launch struck all the right notes with these newcomers who liked the sedan offering that they then spotted?!

b)...

 

[Cobos]

Yeah like cbarwald mentioned, mostly all the newspapers car sections did articles about the Model X reveal, and since they syndicate with the bigger car mags that's essentially most car news coverage here. After all in the country that sold the 3rd most electric cars in Europe in absolute numbers there has been very few PR-events from Tesla. Their new service shop and part-time showroom (until they find and get something more appropriate set up) should help in that regard.
So in short I think the difference is in the general awareness of teh Model S leads to sales, now it's also about a year wait that should help too.

Cobos

 

[vfx]

Also another car makes the company seem more real.

 

[NigelM]

Confirmation from Tesla:

Proof that Model S and Model X are complementary products, new Model S reservations following the Model X unveiling were up 30 percent.

 

[Norbert]

Combined net total (S + X) is now above 10,000

 

[Joel]

Combined net total (S + X) is now above 10,000

It's actually around 9,600. The Model S reservations through December 31, 2011 was approximately 8,200 (based on: 1) Tesla's balance sheet of $91.76 million reservation fees collected and 2) the on going tally). 8,200 + approximately 644 Model S reservations from 1/1/2012 to 2/10/2012 + 644 Model X reservations = 9,758 reservations.

 

[Norbert]

It's actually around 9,600. The Model S reservations through December 31, 2011 was approximately 8,200 (based on: 1) Tesla's balance sheet of $91.76 million reservation fees collected and 2) the on going tally). 8,200 + approximately 644 Model S reservations from 1/1/2012 to 2/10/2012 + 644 Model X reservations = 9,758 reservations.

You'll need to update your net totals, then. I simply added your still-current numbers. (I guess it's a typo that you used 644 twice.)

 

[Joel]

You'll need to update your net totals, then. I simply added your still-current numbers. (I guess it's a typo that you used 644 twice.)

Good catch. It was a typo. Should have read: 8,200 + approximately 771 Model S reservations from 1/1/2012 to 2/10/2012 + 644 Model X reservations = 9,615 reservations.

I'll update the Model S Tally.

 

[Norbert]

While we are at it: 771 or 717 ?

 

[loganss]

I finally plunked down the money and reserved my Model S.
I'm US P7324.

 

[Joel]

While we are at it: 771 or 717 ?

Yes, 717. Not, 771. Good catch.

It was a typo. Should have read: 8,200 + approximately 717 Model S reservations from 1/1/2012 to 2/10/2012 + 644 Model X reservations = 9,615 reservations.

 

[SittingMoose]

Woohoo!

7,385

2/20/2012

USA

General Production

 

[NigelM]

Congratulations!!

 

[SittingMoose]

Congratulations!!

Thanks Nigel...Unfortunately, it's not set in stone just yet. In fact, I was hoping to ask the community their thoughts on whether I should go through with it or not:

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/7639-How-Young-is-too-Young-for-a-Model-S

But thanks anyways!

 

[FalconNinetyD]

Congrats (from a fellow San Diegan)...