Tesla's new Strategy?!?!?

[FalconNinetyD]

This past weekend about 10 San Diego Tesla owners got together, and one of the local technicians came out and brought a white Roadster. I asked him if it was for sale, and he said no, that HQ hadn't asked them to prep it.

Makes more sense now...

 

[Majerus]

I wonder how the insurance on the loaner will work. If I have an s valued at 60K and then I total out a 115k car I am not sure how the insurance company will look at it. Also wonder if there will be an age requirement for a loaner.

 

[Owner]

I'm a bit confused if we even need to get our car serviced every year? I already bought the first four years. Can I stretch them out over more than four years?

 

[mnx]

Creating the World’s Best Service and Warranty Program | Blog | Tesla Motors

 

[qwk]

This is very classy! I bet this move will spur sales more than anyone ever imagined. Confidence in your product and customers always pays off. Kudos, Tesla.

This makes me want to give them more money. Trust is a two way street.

 

[Discoducky]

I think you should still pre-pay, but just bring it in every year/18K.... Still $475 vs $600...

Service contract still says you need to bring it in within 1K miles of 12.5K intervals

 

[Owner]

Service contract still says you need to bring it in within 1K miles of 12.5K intervals

Ah... so you still need to bring it in every 12.5K miles, they just dropped the 1 year part?

 

[ShortSlaver]

This is really good. Treating your customers right and having a "no questions asked" policy on things like the battery are the right moves. This will also create a larger market for Tesla to sell pre-owned Tesla's too, making their market share rise even more rapidly.

 

[gregincal]

Service contract still says you need to bring it in within 1K miles of 12.5K intervals

At least it did say that. We'll see if that's still the case after this announcement.

I still wish they would clarify what is considered "damage" to the battery versus normal degradation.

 

[NuclearPowered]

500 mile battery...

Pretty good chance of being able to upgrade battery after tech step change in 4-5 yrs...

 

[Jeeps17]

If they offer to valet a loaner car to you if your car needs service (at no charge), is there a significant benefit to the unlimited ranger plan (unless you live very far away from a service center)?

 

[DJ Frustration]

500 mile battery...

Elon spoke as if they already had achieved the 500 mile range on a test battery.

 

[brianstorms]

500 mile battery...

Ha, "500 mile battery" will be the main thing taken from this conf call

 

[blaz]

Elon loves upgrades. Upgrades are awesome.

 

[CyberDutchie]

Wow... if you're driving the loaner car and you like it better than your car you can keep it... pay the difference and the loaner is valued at new depreciated by 12% per year and minus $1 per mile. Insane.

What are the chances you like a loaner better than your own car? Loaners are usually beaten up, not well cared for. Would you take the risk?

 

[Clprenz]

Wow, get out your checkbooks in a couple years, time to get the newest biggest battery. If you got a 60, congrats you might be able to get an upgraded battery

 

[Owner]

What are the chances you like a loaner better than your own car? Loaners are usually beaten up, not well cared for. Would you take the risk?

Elon was implying he thought they would turn over every 2-3 months or so.

 

[gregincal]

If they offer to valet a loaner car to you if your car needs service (at no charge), is there a significant benefit to the unlimited ranger plan (unless you live very far away from a service center)?

The ranger plan is for them to come look at your car for things other than the annual service.

 

[bonnie]

What are the chances you like a loaner better than your own car? Loaners are usually beaten up, not well cared for. Would you take the risk?

The good news is that you make the decision for yourself, based on the loaner you've been given. It's a good offer, but not mandatory.

 

[Clprenz]

that last guy asked the best question