Tesla recently hit a major milestone of producing 5,000 Model 3s in a single week, just hours after Q2 2018 Ended. Let's talk through this live on Monday, join the convo here https://teslanomics.co/join

// Model 3 Tidal Wave is Coming
* Elon sends internal email about analyst comments - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-27/musk-says-rude-awakening-awaits-bearish-goldman-sachs-analyst
* In for a "rude awakening"

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In addition, Elon tweeted they made 7K cars in 7 days, a record - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1013519243030253570


* Official Q2 Production Numbers - http://ir.tesla.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tesla-q2-2018-vehicle-production-and-deliveries
* 5,031 Model 3 & 1913 S/X in last 7 days of Q2
* GA4 (New line outside) accounted for ~20% of Model 3
* 6K Model 3’s by End of Next Month (Aug)?
* Q2 Deliveries = 40,740
* I believe they’ve hit the 200K mark
* M3 Reservations remained at 420K
* AWD/P Test Drives Coming Soon

* Virtually anyone with a reservation has now received their invites to configure Model 3 - https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-opens-model-3-invites-all-remaining-reservation-holders/
* Sign the ramp is going well AND the Tax Credit situation is good

* Price Change on AWD / P Model - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-performance-dual-motor-badge-price-update/

* Confusion about delivery window?
* Others still show 3-5mo of a delay
* Some report getting their VIN in under 24hrs - https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/8ulcj2/configuration_to_vin_in_24_hours/

* Did they hit the 200K Mark?https://public.tableau.com/views/TeslaUSADeliveryProjection20180408/4?:embed=y&:display_count=yes

* New Bill Introduced to lift cap on EV Tax Credit - http://pluginsites.org/7500-ev-tax-credit-limit/
* Primarily would benefit Tesla & GM
* Democrat from Vermont, so not likely to pass

* What does this mean for the rest of 2018? - https://teslanomics.co/tesla-model-3-production-ramp-estimate/

* In any event Q3 is shaping up to be a MONSTER quarter


// Elon Asks for Help with Pickup Truck
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1011672532838055937


* Here’s what we have to go off so far for the look - https://youtu.be/5RRmepp7i5g?t=9m50s
* not sure what to make of this
* Elon said it’ll be a pickup truck that could carry another pickup truck
* This is like a mini-semi


* Thrilled about this, but being honest doubt we’ll see it before 2022 or later
* They need a new factory
* Model Y still a priority before this



// What is the Cheapest Tesla?

* Hierarchy
* New - Custom
* New - From Inventory
* Used - Certified Pre-Owned
* Used - Third Party

* Let’s start with New (tesla.com)
* Model 3 - 49K
* Model S - 78K
* Model X - 79.5
* Let’s go Used
* Model 3 - 51K
* Model S - 45K
* Model X - 98K
* Where can I find them?
* 3rd party - https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Tesla-Model-3-d2475
* CPO (anywhere in US) - https://teslainventory.com/
* Model 3 vs Used S - https://www.tesla.com/compare
* Tough call
* Model 3 Advantages
* Autopilot
* Smaller Size
* Better handling
* Model S Advantages
* Interior / 2 screens / finishings
* Passenger Space
* Cargo Space / hatchback / auto closing trunk
* Free Supercharging


// Model 3 Tips and Tricks

* If you drive a lot, get some paint protection
* Paint protection film and/or ceramic coating
* Handwash with a waterless system like Wash Mist http://www.elitefinishdetailing.com/washmist
* Easier, faster, saves water
* Figure out your charging infrastructure - https://www.plugshare.com/
* Regular wall outlet will give you some charge
* Need to supplement with other options
* Superchargers are for travel, avoid overusing them
* Know your limits - https://www.tesla.com/trips
* Autopilot
* Close cell phone holder case
* How much will Charging Cost? https://teslanomics.co/tesla-monthly-charging-cost-calculator/


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