Collecting a TESLA
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:39 am
On Monday I went with a friend to collect his new Model S 85.
The whole event is well managed by the TESLA staff, most of whom dont seem to be car people at all, ie they are just selling and delivering a product. Since they dont sell cars its nothing like a normal dealership, no PX in the yard waiting to go to the auction, and no used cars for sale. The price asked on the online sales site is what you pay. No haggling. Its a bit like the M & S of car sales.
As you arrive , a Tesloid is appointed to you, and they introduce you to your car (You have a time slot for its collection) they then lead you through the many screens on the centre flat screen that set upp the car for your use. Mostly quite neatly set out.
All aspects of the car use are covered, including how to close the front Trunk (Not a bonnet) and not dent the aluminium panel. Its very very light and easy to bend. Tailgate shuts itself, and I think this would be a great idea for the front.
A 32amp charge lead is supplied, but a 13amp lead is an extra cost option. I wouldnt want to charge 60+kw of a big charge at 10amps, so I guess it is rather pointless.
The drive is so easy, and so easy to get the rear end to get out of line on a wet road and a heavy foot. Lesson number one.
Im used to driving EVs and the continuous flow of power with no gearchanging, but these are just unbelievable.
Overall the finish is good, some of the panel lines are a little inconsistent, and some trim around the rear side windows a little poorly matched to the body lines. But overall It is built to a high standard. Very unlike a US made car, very much like a European car.
Would I have one? yes but since I wouldnt consider spending so much on a car even if I had the funds, its never going to happen.
Grumpy-b (Still rather green in colour)
The whole event is well managed by the TESLA staff, most of whom dont seem to be car people at all, ie they are just selling and delivering a product. Since they dont sell cars its nothing like a normal dealership, no PX in the yard waiting to go to the auction, and no used cars for sale. The price asked on the online sales site is what you pay. No haggling. Its a bit like the M & S of car sales.
As you arrive , a Tesloid is appointed to you, and they introduce you to your car (You have a time slot for its collection) they then lead you through the many screens on the centre flat screen that set upp the car for your use. Mostly quite neatly set out.
All aspects of the car use are covered, including how to close the front Trunk (Not a bonnet) and not dent the aluminium panel. Its very very light and easy to bend. Tailgate shuts itself, and I think this would be a great idea for the front.
A 32amp charge lead is supplied, but a 13amp lead is an extra cost option. I wouldnt want to charge 60+kw of a big charge at 10amps, so I guess it is rather pointless.
The drive is so easy, and so easy to get the rear end to get out of line on a wet road and a heavy foot. Lesson number one.
Im used to driving EVs and the continuous flow of power with no gearchanging, but these are just unbelievable.
Overall the finish is good, some of the panel lines are a little inconsistent, and some trim around the rear side windows a little poorly matched to the body lines. But overall It is built to a high standard. Very unlike a US made car, very much like a European car.
Would I have one? yes but since I wouldnt consider spending so much on a car even if I had the funds, its never going to happen.
Grumpy-b (Still rather green in colour)