The big difference between ordering via a lease company and ordering yourself is when you have ordered it yourself you know exactly when you ordered - when you order via a leasing company you just know when you ordered at the leasing company, you don't know when they passed that order on to tesla and thus the actual order date. Depending on what sort of order it was (e.g. salary sacrifice) there may be communication between the lease company and employer for a week or two before they get round to ordering the vehicle.
I'm not sure if ordering through a LeaseCo affects timescales too much. Maybe a day or two, but I have ordered direct through Tesla and the lease is fulfilled by their exclusive partner ALD, so I hope there won't be any delay. Model variants also affect timescales as well as it would seem the more loaded you are with options (colour, wheels, enhanced autopilot etc) the quicker you might get matched. It looks like there is no method to delivery, but I am sure there must be. You cannot shift almost 1m cars in a year and not have some serious logistics methodology in the background.
True in part. If you ordered direct with Tesla (who partner with ALD) you are immediately given your order confirmation and RN and put in the queue. Later on, ALD then take over your order. You know this happens as the RN and order details disappear from your account. This is a bit concerning at first if you don't know what is happening, but it is a key indicator of progress. Then the silence comes
Yea true, although I got my RN number pretty quickly and a Tesla account set up. Hopefully i'll get mine by march but who knows haha.
Absolutely in your case, you know exactly when Tesla received the order. Until you have the RN, don't assume Tesla have an order.
It's both, depending on whether you charge from a single-phase supply (7 kW) or a 3-phase supply (11 kW).
Thanks, just wanted to check as I noticed someone on another forum stating it was limited to single phase.
I've also received this but I've also been matched to a VIN with my licence plate given and a delivery date as well. I think it's just generated to everyone.
Nope. Was planning to phone them again this afternoon as I’m off work today, so it would be a convenient day to arrange insurance if I could…Anyone with a Bristol collection M3 start of Feb got a Reg yet? #impatientlywaiting.
Received the same this morning, must be a blanket mail. I had my delivery date of Feb 10th 2 weeks ago, I've just confirmed my VIN and reg number via chat anyway (lease)
Fingers crossed. I also have the afternoon off on a Friday so would be so much easier if had it. Leave it too close to delivery date and price goes up on insurance. Shame couldn’t be 3 weeks before as that is the sweet spot.
I have a collection date of 12th Feb - I spoke to them on Tuesday about the reg number and was told they are in the process of allocating them !Anyone with a Bristol collection M3 start of Feb got a Reg yet? #impatientlywaiting.
yeah faced with both options I genuinely don't know anyone that has a three-phase 11kw set up, and I did ask around. Oddly we do have a three-phase option as have a workshop needing three-phase so exists, but to be quite honest, only the the thinnest of minorities probably need to go 11kw. Presented with the option I still went with the new Wallbox 7kw. £450 supplied and fitted with octopus and OLEV. For me the Tesla charger plus installation hits some £1200 supplied my me and fitted by professional. I'd like to get a Tesla one for completeness, but just didn't seem economical to do. If I'm desperate, there is a Tesla super charger 5 mins down the road. Best of both I guess.
Success! Called them up (01628 450 660 opt. 4) and the chap said it has been assigned yesterday, and he could send me a text with it now, which I have now received. I asked him if there was any risk of it changing before collection day and he said it shouldn't because we're so close to the day now. But he did say there is a small chance that they can change, which is why they don't text them out in advance unless asked.
