Model Y arriving sooner than expected?

[Tasdoc]

Which means if supply is meeting demand in North America, they will supply to overseas markets sooner

Giga Berlin is about six months away from production start. No point of importing cars from the US. The only question is whether we’re going to get Ys made in Europe or the US. I’d prefer Europe

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Giga Berlin is about six months away from production start. No point of importing cars from the US. The only question is whether we’re going to get Ys made in Europe or the US. I’d prefer Europe

Production doesn’t start until July 2021
Tesla is a business - they are not going to shut down production at Fremont if North American demand drops

 

[rdwlf]

Giga Berlin is about six months away from production start. No point of importing cars from the US. The only question is whether we’re going to get Ys made in Europe or the US. I’d prefer Europe

If we get ours from Berlin, we will be waiting till 2022 at the absolute earliest. They won't start producing model Y's till July 2021 and all of Europe will be first in line for a year or so after that. Then they will consider switching the equipment to RHD and start sending them to us little fish.
If we are getting them from Berlin, it will be a long wait.

I personally think we will possibly get ours out of Fremont by end of 2021

 

[Vedaprime]

3 Model Ys have arrived in Auckland Monday night - likely for winter testing. There is no indication they are RHD.

https://twitter.com/vedaprime/status/1283067018929778689?s=21

 

[Tasdoc]

Tesla cancels cheaper version of Model Y:
Tesla Cancels Sub $40,000 Standard Range Tesla Model Y - Tesla Motors Club

The demand must have picked up

 

[aegidius]

Then they will consider switching the equipment to RHD and start sending them to us little fish.

Little fish like the UK, Hong Kong and Japan? They're RHD too...

 

[Hairyman]

Little fish like the UK, Hong Kong and Japan? They're RHD too...

It is a pint worth bearing in mind. India too. About 30% of the world drives on the left.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Tesla cancels cheaper version of Model Y:
Tesla Cancels Sub $40,000 Standard Range Tesla Model Y - Tesla Motors Club

The demand must have picked up

It’s a marketing call for greater profits - the difference in price between the RWD & SR+ is small enough that people will tend to pay the difference

 

[rdwlf]

Little fish like the UK, Hong Kong and Japan? They're RHD too...

The "little fish" I was referring to was Australia, not all RHD countries.
The UK will most likely get their cars from Berlin, and will definitely get theirs before us as they did with the Model 3 which is why I am saying that if we are getting ours out of Berlin also it will be a very long wait till they fill orders in LHD Europe and then after 6 months or a year or so switch to RHD and fill the UK and then months after that send some to us "little fish" here is Aus.

All I'm saying is hopefully we get them out of Fremont otherwise it will probably be an even longer wait if we have to get them out of Berlin.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

And now we have the greatest evidence of lack of demand - leasing
Tesla launches Model Y leases, starting at $499 per month - Electrek

Who here wants to place an order for a Model Y?

 

[jamesgo]

It appears some people can't wait for their Y to turn up: Tesla Model 3 electric car transformed into off-roader | CarAdvice
A Tesla Model 3 electric car has been turned into a ‘faux-wheel-drive’ after a German company fitted off-road suspension and tyres.
The high-riding Tesla Model 3 is able to venture off the beaten track thanks to a 40mm lift kit (35mm from the suspension and 5mm from the taller tyres) that brings the total ground clearance to 180mm.

 

[paulp]

And now we have the greatest evidence of lack of demand - leasing
Tesla launches Model Y leases, starting at $499 per month - Electrek

Who here wants to place an order for a Model Y?

The end of the article outlines a viable reason why its likely not a lack of demand. Only tesla know for sure though.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Sales have started far sooner than expected into Canada & none of the models will get the EV subsidy/rebate there, so it will probably arrive in Europe within 6 months.
I wouldn’t be surprised if RHD countries start getting this by mid 2021, if not earlier

Could even be the first half of 2021, with RHD cars coming from Shanghai
Tesla Model 3 and Y production switching to China for Australia, Europe | CarExpert

 

[Vedaprime]

Journey time is 12 days Shanghai - Sydney.

Currently Oakland - Sydney Via Seattle, Vancouver, Long Beach, Auckland is 32 days.

 

[Stratman]

Conceivable that Tesla would ship from China to Aus. Far greater margins and potential price reductions.

 

[bay74]

Presume there’s no news?
Just speaking with some family today (first home visit in ages) and it turns out they’re actually considering a Y. Apparently their ‘tween’ son has been advocating...
I like to think it’s because they saw how enamored we are with our 3.

 

[moa999]

Currently Oakland - Sydney Via Seattle, Vancouver, Long Beach, Auckland is 32 days.

And with recent delays meaning Tesla will again miss the bulk of in Quarter deliveries for Aus, suspect the China solution is looking better every day.

 

[jaykaye]

Looking forward to the Y in Aus. Will be picking one up to keep my 3 company.

 

[Wol747]

It is a pint worth bearing in mind. India too. About 30% of the world drives on the left.

India actually drives in the middle, as an average.....

 

[Shock-On-T]

India actually drives in the middle, as an average.....

Having done a 3 week motorcycle tour of northern India I can vouch for this.