English Tesla customers express their frustration

Tesla’s English customers have seen their orders cancelled, sometimes after two and a half years of waiting. They express their annoyance and exit to another electric car manufacturer.

Recently, Tesla announced that it will discontinue the Model S and Model X with right-hand drive. Elon Musk’s company has made it clear that it wants to improve its manufacturing capabilities globally. Producing different cars in small numbers slowed down the production process.

Ford poked fun at its rival with an ad explaining to customers that the Mustang Mach-E is still available with right-hand drive. If we are to believe the opinion of the concerned customers, there is no doubt that some have returned to the brand with the blue oval.

Many of them confided in our colleagues from Autocar, and expressed their level of frustration. Sometimes after 30 months of waiting, they learn that their order has been canceled without any transparency.

“I have owned a 2018 Model S 100D since new and have a Model S blight order from October 2021”Paul Jones, one such customer said. “I love these cars, but this is a kick. »

“My car is delayed but has been told repeatedly since 2021 that it will arrive and now it is, without explanation, very bad. The first thing I did after receiving the email was go to my Porsche dealership. I immediately booked a test drive of the Taycan Turbo S.

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English Tesla customers express their frustration

Left-hand drive “too dangerous” to choose

Harry Green, who ordered a Model X two years ago, shares the same disappointment. “A Model X is on order from October 2020. I am now ordering a Mercedes EQS. »

Another motorist explained the reasons for canceling his order. In fact, Tesla could have offered cars with left-hand drive. But according to this customer, you can’t decide to drive on the wrong side of the car.

“Overtaking is too dangerous”said John Scarnot, another British Tesla customer. “You have to have half a car on the other side of the road to see what’s coming. »

There is no doubt that Tesla will not reconsider its decision, considering the low volume that these models represent. In the UK, Model S and Model X sales account for 10% of Model 3 and Model Y sales.