Spotify not available - Speculation why?

[ybbor]

I would really love to have a native Spotify client on my Model 3 (since I already have a premium spotify account with all my playlists). They have obviously built the integrated client because it's available on Tesla's in Europe.

Does anyone have a good idea why this would be?

I am assuming that Tesla and Slacker made some exclusive US deal when the Models S came out in 2012. This is more then 5 years ago now; would this deal last forever? How long do typical exclusive things like this work, or is there such a thing as typical? Are there any press releases from Tesla or Slacker over the past 6 years that I've missed that might give some insight? Has Elon ever responded to Slacker/Spotify questions?

thanks!

 

[nexusone]

This is an old ask/gripe of many.

Ask Elon on Twitter. That seems to be the only way to get anything done.

 

[ybbor]

This is an old ask/gripe of many.

Ask Elon on Twitter. That seems to be the only way to get anything done.

Are there any Twitter power users with lots of followers that could ask Elon? He seems more likely to respond to more influential people (not me). Thanks!

 

[kengchang]

Slacker probably have exclusive license deal with Tesla in the USA

 

[ybbor]

Slacker probably have exclusive license deal with Tesla in the USA

I agree that's probably correct. I'm just wondering if Tesla or Slacker has ever made a public announcement or statement about their arrangement. It's been 6 years since the model S was released with Slacker; How long can this exclusive deal last?