Number Of Identified Tesla Model 3 Orders In Europe Close To 20,000

Almost 2/3 of the Model 3 were ordered in Norway, the Netherlands and Germany

The voluntary dataset of Tesla Model 3 orders placed in Europe currently indicates over 19,300 (as of January 31, 2019), which is roughly 5,500 more than a month earlier.

As not all customers were willing to add their order to the list, and only top of the line versions are available, we can safely bet that more than 20,000 people are waiting for their cars.

The latest data shows also that the number of orders increased in all major markets. Norway’s share – with over 5,100 – decreased from one third to more than one fourth. On the other hand, the Netherlands went up from less than 8% to 20% and becomes the second biggest market (over 3,800) according to the data.

So far, the best selling models in Europe (Nissan LEAF, Renault ZOE) had around 40,000 sales in 2018, so the Tesla Model 3 has a big chance to become #1 this year.

Tesla Model 3 orders in Europe – February 5, 2019

Source: Tesla Model 3: Europe Orders

This article originally appeared on Inside EVs.

 

[4EVar]

Has the UK been excluded from Europe already???? Lol

 

[AustinPowers]

I had problems adding my order, so gave up eventually.
So at least one is missing from that total

 

[Rowan256]

Has the UK been excluded from Europe already???? Lol

They need the steering wheel at the wrong side, so yes, at this moment they are excluded.

 

[Philappy]

Wheel on the wrong side! I think not. Have a look at the motor museum in Reno and see all the cars pre 1904 were right hand drive.
Something to do with Mr Ford's visit to Germany and a certain person perhaps?

 

[Sean Wagner]

I'm not aware of any federal EV-related tax credits or subsidies in Switzerland.
Cantonal policies will vary.
Any additional info?

 

[Alfred]

There are indeed no federal subsidies or tax credits. Taxes on motor vehicles are a cantonal privilege and vary. An overview can be downloaded here. In several cantons there is no rebate at all. In some cases communal electricity boards subsidise the purchase of an electric vehicle. I saw one example with a 1000.- SFR (about 1000 USD) direct subsidy for the purchase of an electric vehicle. In times of relatively stable or even falling electricity demand, additional customers may be welcome.

With the absence of a local car industry Switzerland was always an interesting test market for the car industry. The impact of the Model 3 will informative - as were Roadster and Model S sales - all the more as there are so few tax related distortions. Not many will have registered their order in the publicly available spreadsheet mentioned above.

Compared to some other countries smaller, 4-wheel drive and relatively more powerful versions are preferred (generally mountainous). Average annual mileages tend to be shorter than say in Germany or the US. Often narrow roads in old towns and off the motorways, as well as limited parking spaces in towns, make large cars less convenient.

 

[Foldy]

They need the steering wheel at the wrong side, so yes, at this moment they are excluded.

They will be excluded from Austrailia, japan Singapore and New Zealand then !

 

[4EVar]

They need the steering wheel at the wrong side, so yes, at this moment they are excluded.

Does anyone have any idea when they will start making the RHD models?

 

[Monops]

Does anyone have any idea when they will start making the RHD models?

It should be "second half of the year". I hope july, but in my guts I know it's December.

 

[jboy210]

They will be excluded from Austrailia, japan Singapore and New Zealand then !

Is there any law against driving a left hand model in any country that has standardized on right side steering wheels?

I see people in the states driving cars with right hand steering wheels. It was a cool thing amount the street racers in the Fast and Furious 1 days.

 

[Knightshade]

Is there any law against driving a left hand model in any country that has standardized on right side steering wheels?

I see people in the states driving cars with right hand steering wheels. It was a cool thing amount the street racers in the Fast and Furious 1 days.

Pretty sure it's ok to do in the UK at least- when I was in London a few weeks ago I saw a '65 Mustang that was a LHD model obviously imported from the US parked on the street.

But I expect it might be a different story selling a new car in that config there.

 

[jboy210]

Pretty sure it's ok to do in the UK at least- when I was in London a few weeks ago I saw a '65 Mustang that was a LHD model obviously imported from the US parked on the street.

But I expect it might be a different story selling a new car in that config there.

Could one pop over to France and buy one over there? That would shorten the wait.

 

[Dangerous Fish]

You could buy a LHD European model and bring it back to the UK sure.

I don't many would bother that just to get it a few months earlier. I've owned a couple of LHD cars in the UK but they were models you just couldn't get here otherwise.

 

[Homer's Dad]

Where are the UK figures? We are still part of Europe, at least until 29th March!

 

[Knightshade]

Where are the UK figures? We are still part of Europe, at least until 29th March!

As discussed right above your question -RHD models not yet on sale

 

[lonewolf313]

Is there any law against driving a left hand model in any country that has standardized on right side steering wheels?

I see people in the states driving cars with right hand steering wheels. It was a cool thing amount the street racers in the Fast and Furious 1 days.

In Australia, a LHD car can be registered on our roads if it is 30 (or more) years old

 

[voip-ninja]

Could one pop over to France and buy one over there? That would shorten the wait.

All the ones being delivered are apparently reservations that are spoken for.