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Strategic Alliance: Tesla & Costco
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CHG-ON
Still in love after all these miles
Personally, I think we are talking about two different audiences today. Yes, they could garner sales. But I think it cheapens the premium brand today. After the M3 is out for a while, it might make more sense. But not now. And my experience has been that the Costco savings are marginal at best, if you know how to negotiate.
As they become more mass market, as I would like, it would make total sense to me.
As they become more mass market, as I would like, it would make total sense to me.
This is pretty normal for the Costco near me. It's like 10c a gallon cheaper than a low price place nearby.
BTW all of these cars are idling and burning fuel at the worst possible rate for environmental concerns.
I would suspect a Tesla supercharger bank to look the same.
Nah. If the SC spots are anything like the level two charging spots Costco has, they'll be ICEd roughly 125 percent of the time Costco is open.
Do you have a link to this information? Having trouble finding it myself. It would be really useful.
Only a couple of articles in Chinese. You can try google translate but the highlights were what I mentioned.
The first article about tesla actually having the car and its people at Costco for a limited time. The second is about their
Hk and taiwan head saying they will partner with Costco on building destination chargers.
特斯拉開進好市多 限時賞車試駕 | 財經 | 中央社即時新聞 CNA NEWS
Tesla旗艦店風光開張，副總裁任宇翔：台灣是重要技術、商業發展據點 | TechOrange
The first article about tesla actually having the car and its people at Costco for a limited time. The second is about their
Hk and taiwan head saying they will partner with Costco on building destination chargers.
特斯拉開進好市多 限時賞車試駕 | 財經 | 中央社即時新聞 CNA NEWS
Tesla旗艦店風光開張，副總裁任宇翔：台灣是重要技術、商業發展據點 | TechOrange
Costco stores would be good locations for Superchargers provided they get sited on the periphery of the parking lot where they'd be less subject to ICEing. People such as ourselves do sometimes patronize big box retailers while on long road trips.
Further, Costco stores could be good charging locations for "locals" who lack the ability to charge at home and work. Provided they pay their way as per the new 2017 Supercharging policy, such EV owners should ideally be able to find plenty of stores/venues that they frequent which offer Supercharging, CHAdeMO fast charging, or high-power Level 2 charging. Long term, we'd like to see more charging stations at workplaces, multifamily dwellings, and curbside parking, but that may take decades to become the norm everywhere.
Further, Costco stores could be good charging locations for "locals" who lack the ability to charge at home and work. Provided they pay their way as per the new 2017 Supercharging policy, such EV owners should ideally be able to find plenty of stores/venues that they frequent which offer Supercharging, CHAdeMO fast charging, or high-power Level 2 charging. Long term, we'd like to see more charging stations at workplaces, multifamily dwellings, and curbside parking, but that may take decades to become the norm everywhere.
I am a current member of Costco
1. I would get a membership if I saved money on the purchase. I do not see this happening.
2. I would do this if there were no lines. I would only use it 6 to 9 times a year so it would pay for my membership.
As a shareholder in both Costco and Tesla, i think some sort of partnership would make a lot of sense. Costco gets a more affluent crowd of shoppers and a captive audience who can shop while their Tesla is charging. Tesla owners get more locations to charge at and another avenue to buy their car if allowed by the state.
RobStark
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My local Costco has 6 charging stations right next to their fast food stand.
Usually, their is one PHEV and 5 BEVs parked there not charging.
They really need to put them farthest away from the doors.
Usually, their is one PHEV and 5 BEVs parked there not charging.
They really need to put them farthest away from the doors.
I agree with Rob and, in the hopes that TM's forum-reader is monitoring this thread, urge upon TM that the single most important takeaway is PLACE YOUR CHARGING STALLS IN THE NETHERMOST REGIONS OF ANY MALL-TYPE PARKING AREAS.
I am aware this can incur challenges with providing the necessary electricity, but the long-term ramifications mandate this.
I am aware this can incur challenges with providing the necessary electricity, but the long-term ramifications mandate this.
Long time Costco member who shops there regularly. I live in an urban area with stores nearby. Any Costco affiliation with TESLA would not have an impact since we are already members.
Don't think it is likely, but free supercharging on site for members would be awesome and there would probably be lines!
Don't think it is likely, but free supercharging on site for members would be awesome and there would probably be lines!
Supercharging on site would be great, but I wouldn't expect it to be free. It could, however, be a little slower since it's almost impossible to spend less than an hour at Costco between shopping and checking out.
For this project we are thinking charging will not be free. The cost of charging is really cheap and we are trying to integrate a way for enterprise Costco members to receive a discount on charging. Tesla needs more chargers. Most Tesla owners fall into the target market of Costco members. Costco makes nothing from selling cars, it's just a way to boost membership numbers. It only makes sense for Tesla to sell at Costco. It's no added cost to Tesla either.
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