Why You Can’t Buy a Tesla From a Dealer

Since the day Elon Musk brought Tesla into the automotive world, he’s been reshaping the way we look at the car-buying process. Traditionally, car dealerships have been individually-owned franchises, where manufacturers supply the dealerships with cars and they sell them for a profit. Unfortunately, dealerships have been branded as pushy and intimidating. That’s why Tesla has avoided being lumped into that stereotype by selling directly to their customers. Rather than dealerships, Tesla has Tesla Stores, where customers can go to see sample vehicles and get more information. Tesla customers then have to purchase their vehicles online, paying a $100 non-refundable order fee. Once the deal goes through, delivery typically takes a few weeks. Depending on where you live, you will either pick up the car at a Tesla delivery station, or Tesla will deliver it directly to your home or business. If you’re considering a Tesla, just be aware that you’re going to be shelling out a starting price of $69,420.