Tesla Model 3 coming to UK

[leewillis77]

OK, so no ordering yet, but looks like the ramp up towards releasing orders is coming, just got the following email from Tesla about the first Model 3s to look at in the UK

"Join us at our London Park Royal or Manchester-South locations, the first stores in the United Kingdom to feature Model 3 on display.

Starting Wednesday 5th December visit us with your reservation number to get priority access to sit inside Model 3 and experience the expansive glass roof, premium interior and 15-inch touchscreen display. Tesla product experts will be available to answer any questions on your upcoming order."​

 

[roadster2020]

This is exciting!

 

[buzbe]

Wait.. what? That’s awesome!

I’m a M3 reservation holder though - no email yet.. who did it come from? What address?

 

[leewillis77]

[email protected] was the email address, and all looks legit. Maybe the emails are going out in order of reservation - when do you place your reservation?

The dates are listed on the Tesla site: Events | Tesla UK

 

[Monops]

I got it as well
I hope is a RHD one

 

[leewillis77]

That would be nice, but I doubt it. As far as I'm aware the only European VINs issued haven't been identifiable as being right-hand drive, so I suspect it'll just be LHD models in the showrooms for now.

 

[roadster2020]

LHD models in the showrooms

it will be LHD for sure.

 

[Gerasimental]

[email protected] was the email address, and all looks legit. Maybe the emails are going out in order of reservation - when do you place your reservation?

The dates are listed on the Tesla site: Events | Tesla UK

I'm a 1st-day UK reservation holder and also didn't get the email, fwiw.

 

[roadster2020]

didn't get the email,

I would be too concerned it sounds like you just turn up to either venue with now booking ahead needed.

 

[buzbe]

Went to see the car at Park Royal yesterday..a few quick points

• They give you very little time with the car (like 4 minutes)..! So know what you want to see in advance
• It is a US spec - the event staff are (woefully) under prepared for questions (for instance - differences to Euro spec)
• They try to up sell you to the MS like crazy

That said - it’s still worth going if you can! Very excited now I’ve seen the car in the flesh!

 

[roadster2020]

Very excited now I’ve seen the car in the flesh!

I went last week during the week and had plenty of time to look around. I think 4 mins is enough really considering a long que of other reservation holders. The paint looked great, so did the fit and finish, there were a few quirks that they must have though out properly after the model S e.g shopping bag hooks in the frunk, suit holder tabs in the roof lining. The screen was responsive and the UI excellent I especially liked the graphics for the vents.

So which colour are you going for?

 

[WaitingForY]

M3 now on show in multiple locations in the UK

See link: Events | Tesla UK

Locations
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London Park royal

London Chiswick

London Westfield

Manchester south

Manchester Knutsford

Edinburgh

 

[leewillis77]

Yeah - looks like the 2 Model 3s are being moved around the various UK showrooms from 18th December onwards:

London Chiswick
18 December — 7 January

Manchester Knutsford
18 December — 7 January

London Westfield
9 January — 29 January

Edinburgh
9 January — 29 January

 

[leewillis77]

Interesting that although the "Delivery Estimator" for my M3 reservation still says "Early 2019", the UK Model 3 page looks like it's been updated, and now says "Deliveries start in the second half of 2019"

 

[mick4545]

Good spot. I expect the UK Model 3 page is the correct date.

 

[Doc5129]

Given that even the cheaper of the two EU models is going to cost nearly £50,000 (with some paint and autopilot) and we may still have 6 months to wait, anybody else tempted to have a ex-showroom Model S 75D for about £68,000 instead?

 

[WaitingForY]

ex-showroom Model S 75D for about £68,000 instead?

How much discount is that? the model S is a bigger car though with more gadgets

 

[Doc5129]

Tesla UK website - NEW 75D, £69,207 with 409 miles on the clock. I think this would be about £75k if you configured it yourself

 

[WaitingForY]

£69,207 with 409 miles on the clock

The question comes down to whether you want to wait for the model 3 which If you reserve now you might get mid 2019. With that budget you should be able to get a performance model 3 too. do you need the size of the model S? it has some advantages of being a larger car with more space, smoother ride with air suspension, more interior space, 2 screens, motorised tailgate...also you get it now I'm guessing within a week if you want it. I've PM'd you with my contact details if you fancy a chat over the phone.

 

[Doc5129]

Cheers - have replied to your PM. I reserved back in April 2016, but still thinking it might turn out to be late 2019, not early 2019!