Model Y UK Delivery

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I managed to get a chat window with Tesla today to ask about if I could provide them with a separately purchased registration to go onto the car once it arrived - and they register it on that from day one, answer was a straightforward 'no'. I also asked if a VIN had been assigned - same answer, 'no' - even though I can see a VIN assigned through the source code/api check.

I guess they are covering their bases, just in case?

 

[RCMY]

I managed to get a chat window with Tesla today to ask about if I could provide them with a separately purchased registration to go onto the car once it arrived - and they register it on that from day one, answer was a straightforward 'no'. I also asked if a VIN had been assigned - same answer, 'no' - even though I can see a VIN assigned through the source code/api check.

I guess they are covering their bases, just in case?

People in Q2 went through the personalised number plate thingy and same answer. Cars are registered in bulk for plates. Final registration is done the day you get the car. You then need to wait for V5, which was a matter of days, before you can apply to change plates.

 

[Lard]

There should be a speech bubble in the bottom right of this page:

New & Used Electric Cars | Tesla

Find new and used Tesla cars. Every new Tesla has a variety of configuration options and all pre-owned Tesla vehicles have passed the highest inspection standards.

www.tesla.com

Not sure when it appears as I’ve not used it myself.
If you ordered a MY in April you should have a car assigned.

Thanks Toblerone. Fyi, I still can't get a chat option, so gave them a call. Hey presto, over the phone, the chaps said yes, you have one allocated today. Result! Have the VIN, and he said it hits UK soil on 26th Sept, so delivery whenever after that. Can't say how happy that's made us! Good luck everyone else too.

 

[Vincepg13]

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I'm a 446 too same specs ordered 20th April , although original order was a week before, that Tesla messed up.

448 for me and order date on the 27th

 

[Toppyawe]

I had to call them up, then email them to the agent. It’s a faff, but that’s how you do it.

What email address did you send it to?

 

[WllXM]

I managed to get a chat window with Tesla today to ask about if I could provide them with a separately purchased registration to go onto the car once it arrived - and they register it on that from day one, answer was a straightforward 'no'. I also asked if a VIN had been assigned - same answer, 'no' - even though I can see a VIN assigned through the source code/api check.

I guess they are covering their bases, just in case?

Yes, it makes it too complicated for them. Just take it with the 72 plate, then make the change yourself once you get the V5. It's just a matter of a week or two..

 

[Zilla91]

Can you ask them to make the plates up for you? It’s a bit of a pisstake having to spend another 25 quid on a new set because it’s “too complicated” for them

 

[workable]

This may help people out and give some further clarity to those who got allocated VINs today (source code).

I phoned up Tesla (as everyone does when they've had movement on their account) just to confirm the balance payment cutoff, as per the other thread they said 3 days from final invoice but they also did say that I could expect movement over the next few days on a SMS confirming the VIN and scheduling details.

The basic takeaway is things are moving and I get the impression Tesla are trying to get some "quick wins" as much as possible before the end of quarter cut off, how that relates to shipping I've got no idea

Just my thoughts really.

Time to get selling my other car I guess

 

[WllXM]

Can you ask them to make the plates up for you? It’s a bit of a pisstake having to spend another 25 quid on a new set because it’s “too complicated” for them

I recall some people said they did here. But maybe not if it's during a delivery super-event where they have to handle 800 collections on the same day...

Otherwise, take the opportunity to go to proplates and order vinyl ones to get rid of their cheap black plastic holders (and the ugly green flash) and have a nice flush look...

 

[ElectricPolice]

Can you ask them to make the plates up for you? It’s a bit of a pisstake having to spend another 25 quid on a new set because it’s “too complicated” for them

Surely £25 is a drop in the ocean in comparison to the spare room full of accessories you've pre-ordered

 

[Zilla91]

I must be in the minority who doesn’t mind the plate holder

 

[_Dave_]

Tesla have just text to ask for updated mileage on my trade-in.
They aren’t hanging around - VIN received this morning.

Same! Earlier this afternoon

 

[Still-waiting]

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

Ordered 26th, May and got my hidden vin today, most people I'm seeing are getting 446,446, 448 vins...

Mine is 456! What does this mean?

 

[_Dave_]

Same! Earlier this afternoon

Hah, sorry, I was catching up on the 5 pages in this thread that I missed while being busy at work today and did it old school, reading chronologically through each. I now see about 10 other posts this afternoon from others with the same SMS received. Blame it on the cancelled trains tonight, I’ve go too much time on my hands this minute.

 

[oneear]

I must be in the minority who doesn’t mind the plate holder

I also want the plates made by Tesla. They can make it on the spot if you visit their service Center between Monday and Friday. Try to reach by around 4:00 pm as they close by 5:00.
Tesla will apply spacing according to the standard spacing, whereas online stores like number1plates will customize the spacing. However if you alter the spacing, then you may be fined upto £1000 and have to revert to plates with original spacing.
Tesla charge around £30+VAT for the plates. I will be getting my customised plate done by Tesla when I get back to the UK.

 

[TeamBlue]

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

Ordered 26th, May and got my hidden vin today, most people I'm seeing are getting 446,446, 448 vins...

Mine is 456! What does this mean?

It means you and me are in the same batch! and that we may have the latest batch of Model Ys!

 

[Toblerone]

It means you and me are in the same batch! and that we may have the latest batch of Model Ys!

And it’s not fair to say from the bottom of the parts bin!

#TeamBlue

 

[Still-waiting]

It means you and me are in the same batch! and that we may have the latest batch of Model Ys!

Perfect , time to purchase my last of the never ending accessories list.

 

[Priceyrice]

Ordered one day after you, same specs! one of the few 446's I've noticed. Most people seem to be 447/448

Does 446 just mean it's a slightly earlier batch than 447? I noticed there weren't many 446s

 

[StarbucksBob]

Believe the 488+ comes with 2 golf tees to hold up your balls whilst driving off

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

Ordered 26th, May and got my hidden vin today, most people I'm seeing are getting 446,446, 448 vins...

Mine is 456! What does this mean?

Try spec savers and look again. I thought mine was 488 when it was 448!