Why Tesla is urging buyers to collect their cars

Tesla is not experiencing the crisis, at least when it comes to its sales of electric vehicles. So much so that, as Capital mentioned a few days ago, some models were going to suffer delivery delays, the gap between supply and demand being too large. But for other models, the stock is there and many American customers have already reserved a vehicle. Except that, as explained Clean Automobile, new aid to go to “zero emissions” will come into force in 2022.

Aid that many Americans hope to receive, starting with tax credits. And according to our colleagues, a large part of potential buyers of the brand’s electric models are pushing back the payment date as much as possible when they have already reserved their Tesla. Not really to the taste of the manufacturer, who does not want its stock to grow and also hopes to attract new customers with these new regulations for 2022.

Response desired before December 2

So, to speed things up, Clean Automobile We learn that customers who had a reservation in progress received a small ultimatum from Elon Musk’s company. Either they confirm their car delivery before December 2, or their order is canceled. Obviously, their reservation costs will be reimbursed. Time is also running out for the brand, which has already changed its prices several times this year, with the increase in the prices of certain raw materials and of some of its suppliers.

New controversy in sight for the American manufacturer? Last week, annual data from Consumer Reports (CR) revealed the names of the most or less reliable vehicle models, starting with the Tesla Model X and Y. They recorded a high rate of problems, especially at the level of the vehicle. air conditioning, on-board electronics and even electrical equipment.