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Hello,
I’m new here and this is my first post.
Like many others, I too am getting impatient with the silence from Tesla. I placed my order on 5/10/19 (MX 100D Black on Black w/22” wheels) and received the generic e-mail the next day from Tesla Costa Mesa. Crickets since then. No VIN on my account and I still have the option to update/make changes. I know it will be worth the wait but the wait is driving me crazy.!
With all the modern automation it is kind of frustrating. I also ordered end of April and still no VIN. One support page states that you will get your VIN about six weeks before your car goes into production. Who knows how old that page is.
I did get an update from my delivery agent recently who said my vehicle was in production, but they couldn’t see what stage yet. In any case they are now forecasting a June delivery. None of this is reflected on my account page.
Keeping up hope that “a June delivery” might mean June 1. But I fear end of June would probably be more realistic.
Here’s to waiting.
My support specialist just confirmed what others mentioned... Cars are produced and then matched to the orders.
For Europe this happens after they arrived with the ship in the Netherlands.
I ordered 26th April. He could not confirm it but expects my delivery to be end of June or beginning of July.
For Europe this happens after they arrived with the ship in the Netherlands.
I ordered 26th April. He could not confirm it but expects my delivery to be end of June or beginning of July.
The batch production scenario sounds reasonable. That's what Tesla seems to do with Model 3. They build cars to specs, and later match to orders by Color and Variant as placed. The prior S and X system was building to order -- VIN assigned, production tracked, shipped for particular buyer. As Tesla reduced its variant and option complexities (S and X has followed Model 3 variants and badging), they can now manufacture in batches. It seems this would become a more efficient process as production volumes have ramped higher and higher.
It is a good bet, Tesla can predict with high confidence what to build by variant. They can now ship variants to rail distribution points -- i.e. Birmingham for my region and truck the vehicles off rail to delivery centers throughout the SE based on orders matched --- the remaining become Inventory cars that stores are encouraged to sell. A much better measure of the Stores effectiveness/customer value than pure deliveries. Tesla seems to have adopted a hybrid of Tesla's (build-to-order) and Dealer (batch manufacture and ship to lot inventory) order and delivery processes.
I GET IT!! I would say the only failing is Tesla forgot to tell the customers for S and X so we would adjust our expectations. It would appear the Stores are mostly in the dark also (or don't have a clear response to articulate). Buyers will still get their cars in about the four-six week time frame, but won't see the VIN until a "batched-manufactured" S or X is coupled to the individual order at the Service/Delivery Location.
My SC expects my car --- they won't have the VIN until my variant S arrives -- any long range, Performance model S, Multi-coat Red may become mine!! This makes sense, because the SC is where it becomes a Model S w/Ludicrous and the VIN is assigned to my name and Tesla account (app as well). The SC inspects and loads the applicable software. Some variants are the same hardware and software limited or enabled. Once the SW is loaded for the Order, Delivery will get it. Thus, the suddenly "your car is here" surprises, with VIN and final invoice showing up simultaneously or even the next day.
That said -- I'm just as anxious as everyone else, especially after my X was Totaled last week. Yesterday, I actually trolled the SC lot looking for a lonely Red, Dual Motor Performance Model S I could claim. None was there,
It is a good bet, Tesla can predict with high confidence what to build by variant. They can now ship variants to rail distribution points -- i.e. Birmingham for my region and truck the vehicles off rail to delivery centers throughout the SE based on orders matched --- the remaining become Inventory cars that stores are encouraged to sell. A much better measure of the Stores effectiveness/customer value than pure deliveries. Tesla seems to have adopted a hybrid of Tesla's (build-to-order) and Dealer (batch manufacture and ship to lot inventory) order and delivery processes.
I GET IT!! I would say the only failing is Tesla forgot to tell the customers for S and X so we would adjust our expectations. It would appear the Stores are mostly in the dark also (or don't have a clear response to articulate). Buyers will still get their cars in about the four-six week time frame, but won't see the VIN until a "batched-manufactured" S or X is coupled to the individual order at the Service/Delivery Location.
My SC expects my car --- they won't have the VIN until my variant S arrives -- any long range, Performance model S, Multi-coat Red may become mine!! This makes sense, because the SC is where it becomes a Model S w/Ludicrous and the VIN is assigned to my name and Tesla account (app as well). The SC inspects and loads the applicable software. Some variants are the same hardware and software limited or enabled. Once the SW is loaded for the Order, Delivery will get it. Thus, the suddenly "your car is here" surprises, with VIN and final invoice showing up simultaneously or even the next day.
That said -- I'm just as anxious as everyone else, especially after my X was Totaled last week. Yesterday, I actually trolled the SC lot looking for a lonely Red, Dual Motor Performance Model S I could claim. None was there,
If that is true and I will get a email/text sayin my X is ready and coming in a day or two what will happen for the people line myself that car go to their credit union for the loan because I don’t have the vin and proper paper work. That I will assume take a couple days in it self. Tesla will have to give us some leeway on the payments now with the new delivery method of your car is here.The batch production scenario sounds reasonable. That's what Tesla seems to do with Model 3. They build cars to specs, and later match to orders by Color and Variant as placed. The prior S and X system was building to order -- VIN assigned, production tracked, shipped for particular buyer. As Tesla reduced its variant and option complexities (S and X has followed Model 3 variants and badging), they can now manufacture in batches. It seems this would become a more efficient process as production volumes have ramped higher and higher.
It is a good bet, Tesla can predict with high confidence what to build by variant. They can now ship variants to rail distribution points -- i.e. Birmingham for my region and truck the vehicles off rail to delivery centers throughout the SE based on orders matched --- the remaining become Inventory cars that stores are encouraged to sell. A much better measure of the Stores effectiveness/customer value than pure deliveries. Tesla seems to have adopted a hybrid of Tesla's (build-to-order) and Dealer (batch manufacture and ship to lot inventory) order and delivery processes.
I GET IT!! I would say the only failing is Tesla forgot to tell the customers for S and X so we would adjust our expectations. It would appear the Stores are mostly in the dark also (or don't have a clear response to articulate). Buyers will still get their cars in about the four-six week time frame, but won't see the VIN until a "batched-manufactured" S or X is coupled to the individual order at the Service/Delivery Location.
My SC expects my car --- they won't have the VIN until my variant S arrives -- any long range, Performance model S, Multi-coat Red may become mine!! This makes sense, because the SC is where it becomes a Model S w/Ludicrous and the VIN is assigned to my name and Tesla account (app as well). The SC inspects and loads the applicable software. Some variants are the same hardware and software limited or enabled. Once the SW is loaded for the Order, Delivery will get it. Thus, the suddenly "your car is here" surprises, with VIN and final invoice showing up simultaneously or even the next day.
That said -- I'm just as anxious as everyone else, especially after my X was Totaled last week. Yesterday, I actually trolled the SC lot looking for a lonely Red, Dual Motor Performance Model S I could claim. None was there,
Just got a text with my Model X is ready!!!!!! Delivery set for 5/29. Party time. Google sheet updated. Just got VIN too after the text was received.
Now I have to figure out money and insurance quickly like @davezforce said.
Now I have to figure out money and insurance quickly like @davezforce said.
Having a look at the delivery sheet, there isn't enough data to get any real statistical value on delivery timelines post 23 April notice about the refresh. But, for those interested, here are the numbers I came up with. Note, I did remove one entry as the timelines had a negative value entry - which threw everything askew.
Metric Lifetime 23 Apr> <23 Apr
Conf to VIN 12 d 21d 12d
VIN to Production Start 24d none 24d
Production Duration 09d none 09d
Prod End to Delivery 19d none 19d
Confirmation to Delivery 61d 30d 61d
Metric Lifetime 23 Apr> <23 Apr
Conf to VIN 12 d 21d 12d
VIN to Production Start 24d none 24d
Production Duration 09d none 09d
Prod End to Delivery 19d none 19d
Confirmation to Delivery 61d 30d 61d
I've heard the exact opposites a number of times from Tesla now, in as much that a model X is made to your specs. Mine, ordered mid March, is showing as being on the way to the port now. The expected delivery date is similar to yours however, beginning of July, after having been pushed back a number of times.
Then again, it may be a bit of both. They may produce cars and match them to orders alongside specific production, to ensure there are no lapses in the production line.
I would think there is a differing process for Asia and Europe. When they can ship in bulk from Fremont, it makes sense the US. When putting inventory on a ship taking 20-30 days on the seas, I would imagine Tesla would stick with the build to order, especially with the left or right hand variant depending on the country.
There's a lot of info in the article, doesn't mean Maxwell use is confirmed. Looks like a standard hydraulic oil reservoir with some active valving in it (versus passive for most aftermarket dampers, as above.)
OEM systems don't use externally braided lines, it's a liability. It's always rubber.
Large tube going to damper, small wire heading to valve. If it's a maxwell cap, that means the whole system runs at 2.7V? Maxwell's system is based on 48V. They need a whole array.
My prices seemed to get adjusted automatically. Payment button which appeared before is now gone after price adjustment. The main problem now is the lack of a car.
Daisame
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Electrician is going to be coming this Thursday to install my 60A breaker and Tesla Wall charger. Yet, I still don't have a delivery date or VIN. Coincidentally, the 30th will also be 1 month from the date I placed my order.
Almost the exact same as you bro, my wall charger is delivering today and I’m installing in the next day or two. I already ran the wire and installed breaker. (I’m an electrician) so I saved on the wire and install. But still no word on delivery or vin and I ordered on the 27th. Lol. I totally feel ya
Thirded? My 2 HPWCs show up this Thursday. Moving from a J1772 40A JuiceBox and 15A mobile connector to 2 HPWCs sharing a 48A capacity.
But our current vehicle getting replaced by the X is a PHEV that uses the J1772, so I don't want to rip that out until the X is here or about to be here.
First-world problems.
I ordered 4/27 and as of today still have the Edit Design link available on the right side of the overview page (the page that loads after clicking on Manage). I wasn't seeing any automatic price adjustment on mine, so I finally clicked on the edit link this morning and submitted the exact same config. That updated the price without changing my RN or order date so I assume I didn't "lose my place" in the VIN-assignment waiting list. That seems to be the easiest way to do it assuming the edit link is still available.
I noticed that the price breakdown in the payment section didn't automatically update immediately after submitting the edit (the car price was updated but the tax and total section were still showing the old numbers). I logged out and gave it a few minutes, received the confirmation email from Tesla that my order was modified, logged back in and the amounts are all correct now. In my case it decreased the total price by Can$1582 (incl. tax).
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