While out shopping at Ross Park Mall I wondered inside of the mini Tesla showroom to take a look at the Model X SUV that was on display. I must say that I really, really liked it. I then signed up to receive information emailed to me and went on my way.
A month or so past and I received an email inviting me to come out to the dealership in Wexford to test drive the Model X. Once I picked a date I received a call from Andrew at Tesla telling me what days and times were available and asked about which Tesla I was interested in. I was initially only interested in the new Model 3, but wanted to check out the Model S and X as well. Later the same day I received a conformation email from Tesla.
A few days later I received an email from AnuPriya an Owner Advisor with Tesla confirming my appointment with her and let me know about the current inventory and available interest rates. And asked about what colors and options I was interested in and if I would be trading in anything.
Once I arrived at the dealership in Wexford I was really surprised as it is quite different from the average car dealership. One Model S and one Model X on display next to a wall with a solar panel and a Powerwall with a touch screen to simulate how many Powerwalls would be needed for your home depending on how many bedrooms you have and how much power you use at night. Meaning you charge the Powerwall(s) with solar panels on your roof during the day and you get free electricity at night for your electronics and to charge your Tesla.
A few minutes later AnuPriya introduced herself, made a copy of my license and took me outside for my test drive. A really cool feature of the Model X is that as you approach the vehicle the drivers door automatically opens for you and once inside just put your foot on the brake peddle and the door automatically closes for you. Another cool feature is the Falcon Wing Doors for second and third row passengers. They can be opened in even the tightest parking spaces. The Model X can even self park itself in either a parallel or regular parking space. You can get a Model X with 5, 6 or even 7 seats and the second and third row can be folded down for extra cargo space. Since there is no engine you have a frunk in the front of the car for even more storage.
Once we pulled off I could not believe how quite the car was. Not a sound as there is no engine. We then merged onto the highway. Once on the highway AnuPriya showed me how to engage the Auto Pilot feature which is designed to keep you in you lane and will even steer the car for you. Teslas are like smartphones as software updates are pushed out regularly. One exciting new feature coming is full self-driving. With full self-driving you will tell the car where to go using the navigation system and the car will drive you there and once you reach your destination you will get out and the car will go park itself. Looks like the Jetsons have finally made it to reality!
On the highway on our way back to the dealership I fit the right turn signal and the Model X switched to the right lane on it's own. Once we arrived back I asked AnuPriya if she had time to let me take the Model S out on a test drive. She did so we took it out on some windy back roads. It's nice, but needless to say, I am in love with the Model X!
Once inside AnuPriya helped me configure what my Model X would look like and what features I wanted as well as what battery size I would chose. Once done she emailed me everything and the introduced me to Suzi the Energy Advisor who was able to pull up my house on Google Maps to see where the best section on my roof would be to put solar panels. I will be meeting her in the future for a more in depth analysts.
I never really though about going green until now. Who knew going green could be so cool?