Has Tesla's RAMP UP Begun? Owner Claims Delivery Scheduled For MONDAY!

One of the most intriguing happenings of 2017 was the launch of the Tesla Model 3. While it's been a major let down that the electric vehicle manufacturer has not been able to ramp up its production to meet the incredible demand, it seems that there may be some daylight in the black hole that is Tesla. 

According to a Reddit user, his girlfriend's Model 3 has been scheduled for delivery. In fact, it was supposed to happen this week but apparently it was pushed back until Monday.

The user cites that he has been assigned a VIN — ending in 2079 — and that Tesla specifically asked for final payment. 

So, what to believe?

Seems legit to me. While rumors seem to hint that 10,000 customer cars were supposed to be doled out first, I wouldn't suspect that the Tesla team would keep eager customers waiting especially when it has a major public relations gaffe on its hands. 

That said, if you — or anyone else in your circle — is taking delivery of an all-new Tesla Model 3, let us know. We want to hear all about it!

Until then, we're curious: What do YOU make of this? Has Tesla finally gotten over its production hiccups?

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ColMosby - 12/8/2017 11:31:01 PM

+5 Boost

Survey of Tesla forums, where all the dweebs on the waiting list post their
notifications iundicates that very few Model 3 cars have been delivered to "real" customers (not friends and relatives who have been beta testing ). Tesla obviously made their announcement for PR purposes.

Hauerg - 12/9/2017 6:39:53 AM

-1 Boost

4 weeks ago the first non-employee customers received their invitation to order their cars with shipment „in 4 weeks“.

So what‘s your problem now?

TomM - 12/9/2017 6:43:53 AM

+6 Boost

Now the question is - since these are the higher priced version coming out first - How many will actually pony up the addition $50,000 plus to get their $35,000 car?

I would expect that some cars would get through - but until they solve the Battery problem - there is not enough supply on the open market to make volumes of cars - and the more competition for them is driving up prices - something Tesla cannot absorb. Recent evidence from PSA says that the Opel AMpera (Chevy Bolt) in Europe created a $12,000 loss PER CAR for GM. While GM might be able to absorb losses by selling more Cadillac Escalades - Tesla has no such Cash Cow and needs their own Battery production to be economical. IT has already run into higher lithium prices because of supply as well.

mre30 - 12/9/2017 11:17:43 AM

+7 Boost

Its 'economies of sale' and 'product conentration' issues - which to translate is the 'having all your eggs in one basket' problem.

The other shoe to drop (and I have no facts to back this up but trust me it is likely coming) will be tanking quality of the existing Model S and Model X lines for 2018 MY production - as things get increasingly chaotic in the Fremont factory, all the "good" workers will be moved to Model 3 production and all the "average" workers will be assembling the S/X. Crystal Ball - we will start to hear about abysmal quality issues with newly delivered Model S/X in the coming months.

Hope I am wrong.