From The Drive · Stephen Edelstein · · 40s
Tesla Roadster Reservations: No Guarantee
Tesla says Roadster reservations won't get cars even after $250k deposits.
In brief
Tesla says Roadster reservations won't get cars even after $250k deposits. Tesla cannot guarantee Roadster reservation holders will ever receive a car despite $250,000 deposits. Originally reported by The Drive.
Tesla Roadster Reservation Terms
Tesla states Roadster is still under development and cannot guarantee delivery or if a car will be made.
“Roadster is still under development and so we cannot guarantee when your vehicle will actually be delivered or if it will be delivered.”
Reservation Agreement Details
Customers get an approximate place in line, not a confirmed build slot, with features and pricing subject to change.
“it is just that. Customers are only getting an "approximate" place in line if the Roadster enters production, not a confirmed build slot.”
Reservation Refund Policy
Reservations are fully refundable and non-transferable without a no-resale clause, unlike previous models.
“Reservations are also fully refundable, which, given Tesla’s track record with the previous Roadster, is an option customers should definitely keep in mind.”
The bottom line
Tesla cannot guarantee Roadster reservation holders will ever receive a car despite $250,000 deposits.
