Dingbatt:

 

I see in today’s NZHerald, the Ponsonby Rd showroom is closing on 13 May. It also included the new Tesla site at Westgate, but not when it’s opening. By the look of the artist’s impression it is tucked in below Mitre10 Mega and behind the Kia dealer. Funny thing is my wife told me about Tesla at Westgate months ago. Not sure where she got the info.

 

I’m amused by the report’s comment that it is “20 km further for people to travel”. Well not for me, it is literally 5 minutes away (depending on Costco traffic). Also amusing is the comment about having to travel on the often congested North Western Motorway. Never mind it being more convenient for North Shore owners. As if travelling into Ponsonby didn’t have its own challenges, let alone find somewhere to park. If you’re out East or South, go to Southern Service Centre in Mangere. That’s where I went to test drive the M3 Highland, so much easier than Ponsonby.

 

IMHO a downtown car dealer is a PITA, especially if you have to drive there, sites are usually small and have limited parking, 

I Think Tesla are beginning to appreciate that they are a Car company, and now that they are past the "Tech-bro-early adopters", many customers actually want to "kick the tyres" on something they will plonk down $70+K on 

Also as they move to larger sales volumes, they will need more space too.

just my $0.02