IMO, this seems to violate 16 CFR 233 with deceptive pricing practices. While no private attorney will take this type of case on (your civil damages are too small), you can report Tesla/SolarCity to the FTC and California Attorney General.
I haven't seen one of those Tesla solar roof prepayment agreements, but I'd imagine it consists of a highly detailed vendor contract and a SEIA purchase disclosure. The language of the contract typically leaves the installer "outs" if they find something that results in a cost that is found during the installation process. But the contract typically lists exclusions; and places the onus on the installer to actually find a real, unforeseen element that results in a reasonable price increase. Like if they find dry rot, busted rafters, asbestos that needs to be abated, etc. The contractor cannot simply say "it costs 50% more to install now because why not."
Did you guys already sign one of those?
Here's the typical SEIA disclosure; while it is not a real "contract" it is intended to supplement the contract and provide you with reasonable costs to inform your purchase decision.
Some of Tesla's dealings are kind of sus... like the Cybertruck deposit is just "put $100 down and maybe you'll get something; maybe you'll get nothing" and the price is just a guess. I hope the solar roof wasn't like that. I wonder if Elon is actually proud at delivering the worst service but the best tech. It's like a form of min-maxing.
I haven't seen one of those Tesla solar roof prepayment agreements, but I'd imagine it consists of a highly detailed vendor contract and a SEIA purchase disclosure. The language of the contract typically leaves the installer "outs" if they find something that results in a cost that is found during the installation process. But the contract typically lists exclusions; and places the onus on the installer to actually find a real, unforeseen element that results in a reasonable price increase. Like if they find dry rot, busted rafters, asbestos that needs to be abated, etc. The contractor cannot simply say "it costs 50% more to install now because why not."
Did you guys already sign one of those?
Here's the typical SEIA disclosure; while it is not a real "contract" it is intended to supplement the contract and provide you with reasonable costs to inform your purchase decision.
Some of Tesla's dealings are kind of sus... like the Cybertruck deposit is just "put $100 down and maybe you'll get something; maybe you'll get nothing" and the price is just a guess. I hope the solar roof wasn't like that. I wonder if Elon is actually proud at delivering the worst service but the best tech. It's like a form of min-maxing.