Tesla says Model S is sold out

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Electric-powered Model S sedan has orders for more than 6,500 units

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the Model S is already sold-out for its 2012 production run.

In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Musk said that Tesla had received over 6,500 orders for the Model S electric-powered sedan - and those orders are mostly from new customers.

"They're mostly new buyers," says Musk. "Only about 600 people who have ordered Roadsters have also bought the Model S."

Musk also said that Tesla Motors was on track to turn a profit by 2013, something the California start-up automaker has yet to do.

The Tesla Model S will be produced at the automakers plant in Fremont, California, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the middle of 2012.

Source: Bloomberg

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sideskraper

It is such a beautifully designed car.

November 1, 2011 5:37 pm

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CDspeed

The Model S is an amazing car, I can't wait to get my hands on one.

November 1, 2011 5:57 pm

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Kiing

So they are only building 6,500 cars in 2012? Why can't they up their production? To me this just does not make sense considering they are a public company, they should maximize units & profits for shareholders, unless building more would do the opposite, which I doubt.

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November 1, 2011 9:28 pm

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sideskraper

Limits on production runs usually occur due to limited production capacity (especially at a new facility), or limited supply of parts required (say batteries, or motors). I'm sure they will increase their production as soon as they possibly can. It's not simply a case of saying "YES MORE NOW NOW NOW!!!"

November 2, 2011 1:15 am

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BMWfan4Ever

YEAH IF THEY MAKE MORE CARS THE VALUE OF THE CAR WILL GO DOWN IN GENERAL THAT WHY BUGATI VEYRON ONLY PRODUCED 400 CARS TO KEEP THE VALUE AND THE RAREITY OF THE CAR AND AS WELL AS EXCLUSIVENESS.

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January 27, 2012 5:22 am

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freeway

frankly... this is not a surprise for me... just looking at this car and at the Fisker Karma model, makes me dream about having one... I simply love them

November 2, 2011 2:30 am

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progressive

It's time to go electric! Can't waith this cars in Europe.

November 2, 2011 12:07 pm

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