Model X Delivery Update

[Darryl]

It was almost two weeks from the time my X arrived at the SC before it will be delivered.

 

[Oyvind.H]

I guess the existing new parts are not perfect enough?

Sounds about right. And I think it`s very important that Tesla doesn`t transfer work that should be done at the factory over to local service centers. Get it right from the beginning. Live with a few months additional delay and avoid bad press from problems with the car.
Yes the company/stock might take a hit when new gets out the X is even more delayed, but that`s totaly irrelevant in the long run. Reliability, service queues etc. are far worse problems for the image than delays in initial deliveries.

This is why I ordered another Model S instead of waiting for the X.

 

[neroden]

Elon said they were putting out around 250 cars a week as of Jan 1st. This is definitely not happening. Just reporting is all...

They've already said that they're doing "burst" production -- producing a bunch, then inspecting them all in detail and refining the produciton line based on it. At this point I suspect they did put out 250 cars for a week, and then stopped the production line for three weeks to inspect all the cars and retool.

 

[andrewket]

They've already said that they're doing "burst" production -- producing a bunch, then inspecting them all in detail and refining the produciton line based on it. At this point I suspect they did put out 250 cars for a week, and then stopped the production line for three weeks to inspect all the cars and retool.

The data seems to support this. There are a lot of X's sitting at the final stage of production for many weeks.

 

[CTemp222]

They've already said that they're doing "burst" production -- producing a bunch, then inspecting them all in detail and refining the produciton line based on it. At this point I suspect they did put out 250 cars for a week, and then stopped the production line for three weeks to inspect all the cars and retool.

Where did you read this?

 

[gorsak]

Just got a call from my DS, my X is on it way to Houston. Vin 0023X range issued on 12/23/15. She said a week to get to Houston and another week in inspections and we can take delivery. For the record, I ordered a pearl white P90D with six seats, white interior, fully loaded except for ludicrous.

 

[pvogel]

Congrats! When did your order confirm?

 

[gorsak]

Confirmed 12/1/15

 

[mmccord]

There are at least 3 Xes around back at Paramus. Not sure how long they've been there.

Edit: I should note, that these are not the test drive vehicles. They have the white protective plastic on them.

 

[Marcos]

Just got word that my X is in "active production."

Reserved: 12/14/2014 (#14,853)
Ordered: 1/4/2016
Confirmed: 1/11/2016
VIN: 1/19/2016 (8XX)

My DS said the car will be ready "in the coming weeks". Being vague is actually better than concrete but blown dates ha ha. Still, I'm losing hope that I'll get the car in time to claim the California tax credit.

 

[aesculus]

Just got word that my X is in "active production."

Reserved: 12/14/2014 (#14,853)
Ordered: 1/4/2016
Confirmed: 1/11/2016
VIN: 1/19/2016 (8XX)

My DS said the car will be ready "in the coming weeks". Being vague is actually better than concrete but blown dates ha ha. Still, I'm losing hope that I'll get the car in time to claim the California tax credit.

Did you see the post about a contact with the CARB that stated it's not even final yet and if you have a contract (confirmed order), you are also set?

 

[Marcos]

I hadn't seen that. It would explain why California has been pushed up the queue for the 90D folks. Thx!

 

[umeshunni]

Did you see the post about a contact with the CARB that stated it's not even final yet and if you have a contract (confirmed order), you are also set?

Link?

 

[av8rbud]

Congrats Marcos, your configuration sounds like a winner is being built.

 

[Ampster]

What CARB credit? Never knew there was one. Still a CVRP rebate of $2500 as far as I know. Just got one for a Smart ED I leased for my business.

 

[suresv]

Link?

Well I don't know about the contract/ confirmed order but according to this website (https://cleanvehiclerebate.org/eng/information-fiscal-year-2015-16-income-limit-changes) they need to announce 2 weeks before implementation and hence the earliest they can implement this is Mar 21st - if they announce on 7th Mar.

 

[Ampster]

I am not affected by the income limits and Tesla gave me a VIN.

 

[Marcos]

I doubt Tesla looked into your IRS filings to determine your income. It's easier to blanket all Cali buyers if, indeed, that's their motivation. More likely, they just want to run up easy-to-deliver cars before the end of the quarter.

 

[MichealW]

Just got word that my X is in "active production."

Reserved: 12/14/2014 (#14,853)
Ordered: 1/4/2016
Confirmed: 1/11/2016
VIN: 1/19/2016 (8XX)

My DS said the car will be ready "in the coming weeks". Being vague is actually better than concrete but blown dates ha ha. Still, I'm losing hope that I'll get the car in time to claim the California tax credit.

Your talking about the $2500 credit? When does that tax credit end?

 

[Ampster]

I think they are talking about the CVRP rebate, not a credit. It ends for joint filers with income above $500,000 10 days after CVRP announces implementation. It is anticipated late March.