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When do you expect the first deliveries of the 2020 Roadster?

Discussion in 'Roadster 2022' started by tstafford, Jan 30, 2019.

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Launch Date - Founder's Cars

  1. Before Christmas 2020

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  2. After Christmas 2020

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  1. Watts_Up

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    Really hope you’re right and I’m being overly pessimistic. Especially as I don’t really have a plan B... That’s a big part of the reason that my reservation and hopes are still with Tesla. I would hate to take the refund only to see Tesla making a big splash a week later... :mad:

    Would love for Jaguar to do an electric F-type. Or perhaps an electric Aston Martin Vantage? Or a Ferrari (doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon). Time for the sports car manufacturers to wake up and smell the roses. :rolleyes:
     
  3. malcolm

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    #23 malcolm, Apr 13, 2019
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    It was a different world back then, as you and I can attest. Martin was able to be much more forthcoming about various trials and difficulties. Early patents were published freely.

    The first Roadster and Tesla itself weren't taken seriously and both were expected to fail (and in 2008 came very close to doing so).

    There was no need for a Tesla-killer because everyone expected Tesla to do that for them.

    It all started to change with the S and in particular, the reservation numbers for the 3.

    I agree that the new Roadster will appear next year, albeit in small, token numbers. Elon wants his smackdown. ;)
     
  4. tonybelding

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    It does seem like the companies I'd most wish to see making a BEV sports car have shown the least interest in actually doing so. (I'm looking at you, Mazda and Lotus!) Then the ones that are doing it seem to leap immediately to "hypercars" with seven-figure price tags and two-figure production runs. It's disheartening.
     
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    As an Aston Martin owner, I'm both entertained and embarrassed by the news of the first electric Aston.

    Electric Aston Martin Rapide E lives up to its name

    Underwhelmed is my reaction to the specifications. Under 200 miles range, just under 4 seconds for 0 to 60. I'll keep my position in the 2020 queue please .
     
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    Watched the Autonomy Day Event stream today. Elon put up a slide when talking about the Tesla Master Plan. From what I recall, 2020 goals were Model Y, Semi and Robotaxi - no mention of the new Roadster. Not feeling very good about the likelihood a 2020 delivery.
     
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    Ugggh it will suck if it’s still 2.5 years or more away! I’ve got a 6 month old S P100D now and using it to hold me over until a Roadster, but 3 years is a LONG way off!
     
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    I can't support a down payment when I don't have any realistic clue of a release date.
     
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    I’ve got 0 Teslas right now but do have a deposit down on a roadster. It was a couple of months in before I got up the courage, and I’m starting to think I have long wait. If it was this year I’d wait.. if it’s 2+ years I’d pick up a model 3 performance while I wait.. wish I knew.
     
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    #30 Watts_Up, Apr 23, 2019
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    Elon mention issue for producing enough batteries for the Model 3.
    And was using the cell previously design for the Power Pack.

    Also, Elon mentioned that the marketing will push the sale of the M3 SR (5o kWh),
    instead of the LR (75 kWh), because this will allow to produce three M3 SR instead of two LR.

    So the Roadster with 620 miles (200 kwh ?) would require like four M3 SR,
    but the number of Roadster produced will be like 5% of the total Tesla cars production.

    Similar concern with the amount of cells needed for the Semi.

    I think that the main issue for the Roadster is to create a new production line.
    I believe that the site for the Roadster will be the Giga1, but building extensions will need to be made then.

    Note: At least, the Roadster was on display.

    DemoDayR.jpg
     
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    Urrg. That's a bummer.

    But I'm in for the long haul. It will be worth it in the end. Tesla has always made me happy, always.
     
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    I wonder if Tesla would be more generous with extending our current leases if we're just trying to bridge the gap until roadster delivery?
     
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    I think it's realistic to assume it's 2 years at least. There may be a few ceremonial deliveries in December 2020, they did similar with Model X and Model 3. I say enjoy the next two years with a Performance Model 3, you won't regret it and you'll anticipate your Roadster even more! (Code below ;))
     
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    They extend a maximum of 6 months

    No where in that article does it even hint at an announcement in 10 months.
     
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    I wonder if the Taycan hitting the streets for real will apply pressure to Tesla to get the Roadster out. It should.
     
  17. HankMoody

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    I hope i can spec my Roadster later this year.
     
  18. tstafford

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    By "this year" meaning 2019? If so, I think that's very optimistic.

    The comments coming from Elon lead me to believe the Roadster isn't a priority and will come later not sooner. I'm trying to orient my thinking around Summer 2021 as an O/U.
     
  19. HankMoody

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    Yes.
    Spec in 19Q4 onwards
    Production in 20Q2 onwards
    Delivery 20Q4 onwards
     
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    Seriously doubt any of those companies could make one this good at this price, or just this good. Even Porsche's six figure Taycan could only take you from 0-60 in more than 3 second. Want anything even in the 2's you'd have to spend million dollars or more for the Rimac or an ICE/hybrid hypercar. I'm just glad that I had my deposit put down the first day.
     

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