Record Sales for the Tesla Model Y, but the Celebration Is Slightly Marred
This page is translated from the original post "Record de ventes pour la Tesla Model Y, mais la fête est un peu gâchée" in French.
- 14/01/2025 16:08
The hype was expected and even anticipated. Tesla reportedly received 50,000 orders for the new Model Y in just 24 hours.
Tesla has finally unveiled a revamped version of the Model Y, a mid-cycle update initially aimed at the Chinese market and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region served by the Shanghai factory. For now, the model is not yet available in Europe or North America, but it shouldn’t be long because the production lines are ready to roll.
After a few days, it is clear that the new design divides opinions and is much less well received than the latest Highland “restyled” Model 3. In terms of specs and improvements, it’s not a revolution and remains in line with the Model 3. But evidently, this does not prevent demand from skyrocketing. According to well-informed Chinese media, who get their info from Tesla sellers, 50,000 orders were placed within 24 hours of the announcement. This figure represents more than a month’s worth of sales in a single day!
And it’s important to keep in mind that the two most interesting variants, the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive and the all-wheel performance version, are not yet available. However, Tesla will need to hurry to supply the American market because tensions are starting to rise in Uncle Sam’s country where national pride is anything but an abstract concept!
In short, 50,000 orders in one day is impressive, but should be taken with caution. The information is from indirect sources, and local dealers do not have a complete overview. Moreover, an order does not necessarily mean a firm sale, and we have already seen with the Cybertruck that many customers do not convert their purchase commitments. Lastly, and this is probably the most troubling point, the promise of deliveries in March is totally unrealistic for such volume. It remains to be seen how Tesla will manage all this, especially outside China.
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