They probably don't know. They may have a few scenarios in mind depending on demand for AWD models.
RWD LR Order?
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Randy Spencer
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When I was a Genius at Apple we too didn't get much in the way of guidance, all we could do is tell the customer what traditionally Apple had done in the past. I remember a time when an update was bricking phones and there was NO advice from Apple as to how to fix them, but people were crowding the stores. We said, "There will be a fix for this, this week". Sure enough, we were right, but we had no way to know they could fix all those phones with an update. The downside of being Customer Facing.
I just got a call from Tesla...he said if you want your Model Y sooner, edit your order for an AWD. They will be producing and fulfilling the RWD orders, but it wont be for awhile (8-12+ months).
@Tampa911 - thanks, this does shed some light into all of us who are anxious with their RWD order. What date did you put your Y RWD order?
Fobia
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Just because he started the thread he got the call. Or he a Tesla bot? I’m in contact with many RWD holders in Twitter. No one got a call including me..
I placed another AWD order separately with the $100 order as a placeholder in case one order got to me before the other. The local dealer rep called me regarding the new order, and I explained my situation. He is going to speak with the delivery manager and give me a definitive answer for what I should do in the next day or two. His knee jerk explanation was what I explained above.
I went to the showroom today with a family member that wanted to test drive a model S, it was a coincidence that the rep I spoke to on the phone earlier this morning was the same guy who went with the test drive with.
If you can keep us updated if you hear anything. I placed my order last April so I'm hoping I don't need to wait another year. Ive also got in touch with the rep who sold me my Model X and she is trying to find a definite answer and has told me to stay put for now. If I hear anything ill also post it here. Thanks
So nothing official from Tesla yet. Like others have said, I think we wait until Tesla follows up with LR RWD depositors about their orders. I won’t trust anything until people start getting contacted officially.
Anyone planning on longer trip in cold climates would do well to read the thread linked below on a less well known benefit of AWD over RWD. For me it's probably more of a selling point than the traction and acceleration aspect of AWD.
Slightly off topic for the thread, but just in case anybody needs an extra nudge to step up to AWD!
RWD on route battery warming vs AWD
Slightly off topic for the thread, but just in case anybody needs an extra nudge to step up to AWD!
RWD on route battery warming vs AWD
Randy Spencer
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I just called Tesla's Kierland Commons store in Phoenix and the rep said he didn't have an official word but he assumes that the RWD long range won't be made. That pisses me off. Tesla is sitting on my $2500 for something that may never be built. No way I'm paying an extra 5 grand for AWD when I don't need it.
M3BlueGeorgia
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Keep in mind the reps don't know anything that isn't public information.
Someone else was told something entirely different by a different one.
Historically, Tesla have tried to honor configurations they've sold, even if they would prefer not to. Consequently I'd expect a short production run, maybe in Q4, to fulfill open LR RWD orders.
tl;dr: AWD will likely supercharge quicker in cold climates as the motors are used in a deliberately inefficent mode to warm the battery up to optimal charging temperature. RWD has less capacity to generate heat since there is only one motor.
Evidence is anecdotal but backed by sound logic.
jimmym1981
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I think we will get a RW SR+ that will have the 300 rated miles on it. Its the only logical thing I can think of.
It is more than $5k. When I go to add AWD the cost is $6,490 higher so I didn't do it.
powertoold
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You're all wrong, model y awd costs $4k more than rwd in the US
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My current US order is $57,500 with LR RWD, 20" induction wheels, multi coat red and black interior. When I use edit design and add AWD the price increases by $6,490. I have asked Tesla about this, no clarification.
