What is Tesla's Compensation Plan?
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According to Tesla's official website, Tesla offers two compensation plans: 1) Maintain the original order price and upgrade the originally included Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) to Autopilot + Full Self-Driving Capability (AP+FSD) for free; or 2) Enjoy the new official website price for the order, with Autopilot (AP) or Full Self-Driving Capability (FSD) available as additional options at the official website prices. Tesla models include: 1. Model X: The Model X is an SUV but with a lower center of gravity than a conventional SUV. It resembles more of a crossover between an SUV and a coupe, similar to the BMW X6. One of its main external features is the falcon-wing doors at the rear. For practical reasons, Tesla uses distance sensors on the body to allow the falcon-wing doors to open automatically based on the distance on either side, enabling normal operation in spaces as narrow as 30 cm. 2. Model S: The Model S has a price range of 76.68–132.49 (currency not specified), a pure electric range of 502 km, and a charging time of about 10 hours. It does not qualify for national subsidies and can be considered a popular model in the market. The body dimensions are 4978*1964*1445 mm, with a wheelbase of 2960 mm. Its sports car-like appearance attracts a lot of attention. The interior design is very simple, with a 17-inch display on the center console that incorporates almost all buttons, making it not only attractive but also very easy to operate. This is the biggest highlight of the model. 3. Tesla Model 3: Externally, the Tesla Model 3 is essentially a scaled-down version of the Model S, with very similar lines and body proportions. The front of the Model 3 is fully integrated, eliminating the traditional grille. Classic elements like the hidden door handles are retained. The Model 3 has a body length of 4694 mm, which is 285 mm shorter than the Model S, but the wheelbase remains 2870 mm, only 90 mm shorter than the Model S, ensuring ample space inside the vehicle.
I took delivery of my car late last year, and within two weeks, the official price dropped, costing me over 10,000 yuan. Later, I learned a trick from the forum: directly contact customer service for compensation. Tesla does have a price drop care policy, but the timing is strict, basically limited to owners who took delivery within 7 days after the price drop. The compensation usually ranges from 3,000 to 15,000 in store credits, which can be exchanged for charging piles or wrap films. However, it’s entirely luck-based—my friend who took delivery three days before the price drop didn’t get anything. Additionally, for deliveries delayed beyond the contract period, some owners received a daily transportation subsidy of 150 yuan, but you have to keep a close eye on the delivery specialist to get it processed.
