Order before/after prices and versions were removed - does it make any difference?

[FloridaSun]

I'm a 2021 Model Y LR owner and I ordered a Cybertruck a couple of weeks ago, before Tesla removed the 3 different versions and the prices from the site. I ordered the Tri-Motor version.. I wonder if it makes any difference if someone ordered before or after the removal of price/versions or after?? I understand that Tesla is not required to keep the originally advertised price but I wonder if they may honor the price for those who ordered before it was removed?? Not sure if those who ordered a Model Y before it became available paid the price that they signed up for or if the price was higher then when they originally placed their reservation?

 

[Ogre]

The Model Y was only up for pre order for a year before they started selling them and they were able to fill all those orders in a year. The Cybertruck has been up for 2 years and there are so many orders it will take several years to fill those orders.

They didn’t increase the Model Y prices until after they’d fulfilled all the pre orders. So aside from a few overseas customers, the pricing issue wasn’t a big question.

Before they removed the prices we had an “Estimate” of what the final price would be along with specs. Now there are no specs and no price estimate, just a space in line.

How relevant that is in the grand scheme of things remains to be seen.

 

[raptor5244]

Highly doubtful. Considering supply chain shortages, tax credit changes and years worth of backlogged orders I would expect at least $10k increase in price.

 

[fiveten]

No one know for sure, but people can make somewhat educated guesses. Personally, I believe they won’t make the RWD version but will honor prices for those who ordered dual and tri motor and give RWD folks an opportunity to change their orders. The only thing that is certainly locked in is the price for FSD if you ordered that.

 

[DarkandStormy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1466799580830478342

Well, this could be a CF to figure out if Tesla is only going to offer quad and dual motors initially.

 

[Ogre]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1466799580830478342

Well, this could be a CF to figure out if Tesla is only going to offer quad and dual motors initially.

Well Musk said initially only Quad. Dual maybe added shortly after. Really weird. I grudgingly upgraded to tri motor for the range. Now ???

 

[raptor5244]

Well Musk said initially only Quad. Dual maybe added shortly after. Really weird. I grudgingly upgraded to tri motor for the range. Now ???

This is a great move on Tesla's part to help justify the likely increase in pricing. I can see a DM CT now with more range and a $55-60k starting price and a quad for $75-80k.

 

[Ogre]

This is a great move on Tesla's part to help justify the likely increase in pricing. I can see a DM CT now with more range and a $55-60k starting price and a quad for $75-80k.

That would be …. Likely too good to be true. I think it’s possible, but then I would have to make my mind up all over again. I moved to tri for the range, fell in love with the idea of having the performance.

 

[UCF3]

This is a great move on Tesla's part to help justify the likely increase in pricing. I can see a DM CT now with more range and a $55-60k starting price and a quad for $75-80k.

May need to add another $5-10k to those ranges

 

[raptor5244]

May need to add another $5-10k to those ranges

Probably right considering tax credits.

 

[FloridaSun]

May need to add another $5-10k to those ranges

I bet that the quad may be closer to $100k... but I would pay that if it has 1200+HP and 500+ mile range..

 

[raptor5244]

I bet that the quad may be closer to $100k... but I would pay that if it has 1200+HP and 500+ mile range..

I am a horsepower junkie myself but 1200hp in a pickup seems like it would be a hot mess unless it could handle like a sports car. Maybe use it for future EV monster truck events. I guess we won't need ear plugs for those events in the future.

 

[FloridaSun]

I am a horsepower junkie myself but 1200hp in a pickup seems like it would be a hot mess unless it could handle like a sports car. Maybe use it for future EV monster truck events. I guess we won't need ear plugs for those events in the future.

it will handle great with adjustable suspension.

 

[Ogre]

This is a great move on Tesla's part to help justify the likely increase in pricing. I can see a DM CT now with more range and a $55-60k starting price and a quad for $75-80k.

This is exactly my thought.

A little more money, but toss us a bone to keep the complaining down. Tri motor is gone. Single motor is 2027.

 

[Lasttoy]

Seems a simple thing to have just 2 configuration models. 2 or 4 motors . Get that rolling good for year, then maybe go to 3 motor then 1 motor to get more sold with zero profit. We all have very different reasons for each configuration, that's a hard decision for Elon. His decision will happen the minute he ask us to put up or get off list.
I was at my SC last week, they have at least 60 cars in lot waiting to deliver. I hope this gets fixed before trucks arrive.

 

[Ogre]

Seems a simple thing to have just 2 configuration models. 2 or 4 motors . Get that rolling good for year, then maybe go to 3 motor then 1 motor to get more sold with zero profit. We all have very different reasons for each configuration, that's a hard decision for Elon. His decision will happen the minute he ask us to put up or get off list.
I was at my SC last week, they have at least 60 cars in lot waiting to deliver. I hope this gets fixed before trucks arrive.

I just don’t see a purpose to having a tri motor config with the 4 motor in place.

Tesla doesn’t usually have more than 2-3 designs at any time. Right now:

Model 3: RWD, AWD, Performance
Model Y: AWD, Performance
Model X: LR, Plaid
Model S: LR, Plaid

Cybertruck: AWD, Quad

I do think they will add in a RWD/ single configuration for all of these cars eventually to bring the base price down. Tri motor won’t be the performance model, the quad is there for that. What is the point of the tri motor at this point?

 

[eggzrule]

I just don’t see a purpose to having a tri motor config with the 4 motor in place.

Tesla doesn’t usually have more than 2-3 designs at any time. Right now:

Model 3: RWD, AWD, Performance
Model Y: AWD, Performance
Model X: LR, Plaid
Model S: LR, Plaid

Cybertruck: AWD, Quad

I do think they will add in a RWD/ single configuration for all of these cars eventually to bring the base price down. Tri motor won’t be the performance model, the quad is there for that. What is the point of the tri motor at this point?

I think the only call-out I'd make is they announced with 1/2/3 motor configurations, so they had planned on supporting three models at some point (timing on manufacturing being the difference). I do agree that we should expect everything to change, though, based on what has happened since then + Tesla removing all options off their website.

 

[WhiteWi]

Yeah, I agree one motor is gone, quad replaces 3 motor for good, and dual is entry trim now. Let’s go Elon! We can’t wait to get our Cybertrucks! Even if they end up fugly as hell

 

[Tahoebum]

With all the demand for the Cybertruck and the price of the Plaid, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the quad starting price at $100k+. Plenty of diehard Tesla fans(me included) would pay six figures for a quad with 4 wheel steering and 1000+ hp.

 

[EXOTIC1]

Quad at $79999 starting is my guess