Well it did in 2013, well before the Australian prices were announced or I could configure. I could see this happening again for those who reserved when the official base price was $US35k if the new base price is higher. They are not compelled to, but they did to recognise the goodwill. https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/blog/2013-model-s-price-increase?redirect=no
IIRC the 'Early Adopter Discount' was a George Blankenship initiative, and he's not there anymore. Still with anyone with a RHD delivery having to wait the additional 18 months or so a similar situation will arise and there will no doubt be similar pressure to do the same for Model 3 early adopters. I'm still in love with my Model S and not a fan of the single central screen design, so despite lining up last March I may cancel my order or let a family member of friend use it.
I got one of those and I reserved, I think, on the second or third day after the announcement. My S was booked in for a service anyway so I didn't bother lining up on the first day; just waited until I was at St Leonards a day or two later.
I can vaguely recall that there will be something about the vehicle that no other reservists will get. Will soon find out after all the staff get their 3's and the people that queued in the States start getting theirs.
Well I can't see it happening again, because as I said what is the AUD price benchmark? There isn't one. If Tesla said late next year the Model 3 base model will cost $58,000 here, has there been a price rise or not? I think it's best to not hope such a thing to happen again, because it will only lead to disappointment when it doesn't happen. Expect nothing, and then anything upside is a bonus.
We've already received the sketch. Expect nothing more, then you won't be disappointed. At the end of the launch last week Elon Musk said Tesla really appreciated all those who stood in line to reserve on 31st March last year, and Tesla will do everything possible to get us our cars "as soon as possible" (which for RHD markets turns out to be "early 2019"). That is our "gift". But for some reason, people don't want to leave it at that, despite it being the most recent comment on the matter straight from the CEO's mouth. It's End Of as far as I'm concerned.
Apparently the configurator is now available for Non Tesla employees with 4 weeks delivery timeframes. So looks like it is finally happening. Model 3 Owners Club have sent me details.
Nice, but this is just a photo of a LHD car that has been mirror imaged with some Photoshop to swap the pedals. You can tell because the symbols and the text on the centre screen are back to front.
Yes I know as the RHD version will not be built until 2019 but it is still nice to look at a mirrored image until we see the actual car here in Aus.
My idea of saving money on a Model 3 1. One of the safest car in the market (what price do you place on your safety). 2. The ability to drive a car with the performance of a V8 while at the same time the $$$$ fill up cost of electrons is similar to a 4 cylinder equivalent (calculate the cost comparison to refill a V8 ICE vehicle) and cheaper still if you have solar. 3. The overall "Fun" factor. Yes, the initial cost of ownership of a Model 3 (or any other Tesla) is high but when you weigh down the costs above, you then close the margins considerably over the life of the car
if you charge up off peak or use a $1 per day EV offer, then its way cheaper than driving a 4 cylinder.
I think we agree. Basically it’s amazing value for money, if not the least money. An equivalent price car would be an Audi A4. How utterly boring compared to an electric autopilot spaceship from the future!
Also while I'm here - I don't know if the information in this article is of any use when trying to predict the AUD cost... Tesla starts Model 3 launch in Canada, confirms starting price at $45,600 CAD