Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

[Roy2001]

All orders moved to March. But, we all know that our 5/7-seater orders won't be delivered at that time. Why Tesla won't put June or September there?

I ordered a 7-seater in May 21 so I don't expect to get mine before June. Tesla should put a more realistic date.

 

[RM_fromGER]

Tesla makes their own seats in-house so I really don't see why there would be a limitation or a delay in getting X's with 5/7 seat versions. And I don't think it is supply chain-related as they should have all the materials in their seat factory. It's also hard to believe this is just about making a few thousand dollars more per car. The whole seat thing is bewildering.

Tesla makes their own seats in-house so I really don't see why there would be a limitation or a delay in getting X's with 5/7 seat versions. And I don't think it is supply chain-related as they should have all the materials in their seat factory. It's also hard to believe this is just about making a few thousand dollars more per car. The whole seat thing is bewildering.

This would be weird if it was for the money. They offer the upgrade for free and as we see not offering 5/7 leads some folks to rather choose the LR and with that Tesla makes way less in these situations. And now they might give some hundreds of free upgrades. So to me this doesn't seem to be for the money.

 

[outie]

They may make them in-house but the raw materials have to come from somewhere. A lot of my suppliers are sucking at life right now between labor shortages, trucker shortage, or their raw materials being late as well. It’s terrible right now.

They have no problem making the seats for S/3/Y.

 

[outie]

This would be weird if it was for the money. They offer the upgrade for free and as we see not offering 5/7 leads some folks to rather choose the LR and with that Tesla makes way less in these situations. And now they might give some hundreds of free upgrades. So to me this doesn't seem to be for the money.

As mentioned before, an intern ordered one more 0 of the pedestal seats and now they have to make all the cars with 6 seats configuration. They have to move these cars before building the 5/7.

 

[ironwill96]

Well there hasn't been a single refreshed Model S or X anyone has shared images of so far that DOESN'T have the worm. If you know of one, please share!

The joke was “so many” when it feels like they’ve made about two dozen model X so far. This production ramp has sucked.

 

[RM_fromGER]

As mentioned before, an intern ordered one more 0 of the pedestal seats and now they have to make all the cars with 6 seats configuration. They have to move these cars before building the 5/7.

... then it would just depend on the original order. If they intended to buy 100 we should be fine - filling a 1000 should be doable before they come to Europe. If they intended to buy 900 I guess we are screwed here as well. Thanks interns!

 

[ironwill96]

I bet 5/7 seat plaid come back eventually but not until 2023. Feels like 2022 is just gonna be another year of supply chain mess.

 

[DrComputer]

I just got a call from a delivery person in Fremont (I'm doing factory delivery) to say that my VIN (which was assigned on Jan 4th) is in the next batch being prepared for delivery. She could not commit yet to an exact date but said she would get back to me before Tuesday with a more definitive answer. Since I'm flying up from LA to pick it up, I did tell her that as much advanced notice as possible would be appreciated.

Just for information purposes, my car is a Plaid that was originally a 5 seater but changed to a 6 seater via the "promised by the end of the year call" back in November. My original order date was Jan 27, 2021.

 

[DCGOO]

I bet 5/7 seat plaid come back eventually but not until 2023. Feels like 2022 is just gonna be another year of supply chain mess.

I think you're close at least. There is some part they cannot get to make the middle seat. Who knows what it might be. Probably small, cheap, but unique.

 

[EV3_]

Google doc - updated
Sig line - updated.

Let me be the first to predict, "Excellent news for us by February 1, 2022."
You heard it here first.

 

[KidsEyeDr]

This is why I hesitate for the Plaid since I don't think I would appreciate what carbon sleeved rotors and torque vectoring add to the car so it almost feels like its out of my league with what it offers

So non-plaid doesn’t get carbon-sleeved motors?

I thought Tesla was going to put them in every car, but in the plaid use three (or maybe eventually four).

 

[Stro]

Google doc - updated
Sig line - updated.

Let me be the first to predict, "Excellent news for us by February 1, 2022."
You heard it here first.

Only pessimism allowed here.

 

[niogyn]

I just got a call from a delivery person in Fremont (I'm doing factory delivery) to say that my VIN (which was assigned on Jan 4th) is in the next batch being prepared for delivery. She could not commit yet to an exact date but said she would get back to me before Tuesday with a more definitive answer. Since I'm flying up from LA to pick it up, I did tell her that as much advanced notice as possible would be appreciated.

Just for information purposes, my car is a Plaid that was originally a 5 seater but changed to a 6 seater via the "promised by the end of the year call" back in November. My original order date was Jan 27, 2021.

Congrats!

 

[NashvilleX]

I am so pumped to find out absolutely nothing about the status of the MX on the 26th when Elon tells us about the updated product roadmap. At least I’m glad I’m not waiting for a new Roadster. You gotta feel bad for those folks

Really excited for the retail questions at the Q4 call asking if Tesla will be entering the E-Jet/Airplane space or if the rumors of the Tesla Phone are true instead of asking where the actual products that are piling up in their test track area are going and why do they hate the X reservation holders so much.

 

[jgrgnt]

Ordered a 5-seat Plaid on 8/6. Delivery estimate continues to show “April”. Have yet to receive the call to switch to 6-seater configuration.

When they do call, we will probably cancel the order, since we prefer the fold-flat seats. So someone else can move up a slot!

 

[flippingrich]

All Tesla phone numbers are A/C 510 (company issued cell phone I imagine). I heard from my local delivery specialist from a 510 number (text), and yes I confirmed his location as local to me.

It’s a crm/software issued DID. My SA/SC all use the same DID for my specific order. Anyone can see it in your “profile” that has privilege/access to it.

 

[ICUdoc30]

Only pessimism allowed here.

Bob Sagat RIP

 

[BryWay]

So non-plaid doesn’t get carbon-sleeved motors?

I thought Tesla was going to put them in every car, but in the plaid use three (or maybe eventually four).

My understanding is that Plaid gets different motors than LR. Tesla specifically calls them "...high performance motors with carbon-sleeved rotors." This was the breakthrough Musk spoke about during his presentation at the Plaid S delivery event in Fremont. The carbon-sleeved rotors are what contribute to the sub 2 second 0-60 time in the Plaid S and the 2.5 second 0-60 time in the Plaid X.

 

[EVMoaOhana]

Got the text from my local SA (bless his heart for actually updating me). He texted
SA: nothing new on your account.
Me: really cause my app shows March now, seems like an update to me
SA calls- yeah I see that now and it is still in build plan phase but it has a date that it’s scheduled to leave the factory April 15. I’m thinking that will move up though.
Me: almost uttered cancel my order if my pre fresh order doesn’t get delivered until end of April early may. This is stupid.

 

[sorka]

My understanding is that Plaid gets different motors than LR. Tesla specifically calls them "...high performance motors with carbon-sleeved rotors." This was the breakthrough Musk spoke about during his presentation at the Plaid S delivery event in Fremont. The carbon-sleeved rotors are what contribute to the sub 2 second 0-60 time in the Plaid S and the 2.5 second 0-60 time in the Plaid X.

They're more efficient than the motors used in the LR hence why their wh/mile difference between LR and Plaid for the same size tires is so close. At some point, they'll need to bring the to LR as the next dial to turn for increasing LR range even further.