What is the difference between buying from Tesla's official website and a 4S store?

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CalvinMarie
07/29/25 5:31am
Tesla's 4S stores not only provide users with a complete service integrating test drives, car ordering, delivery, and after-sales service. Buying from Tesla's official website not only simplifies the purchasing process but also, through direct sales on the official website, allows Chinese consumers to truly enjoy a nationally unified price. The sales methods also align with current trends, such as online reservations and online payments, which are favored by young people. More information about Tesla is as follows: 1. Introduction: Tesla is a famous American new energy vehicle company, probably one of the best electric vehicle manufacturers in the world, with high global recognition and sales that are among the top for pure electric models. 2. Models: Tesla's current models are divided into two versions: the high-performance version and the long-range version, with ranges of 595 kilometers and 590 kilometers, respectively. These figures are quite high and are difficult for many electric vehicles to reach.
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AylaMarie
08/12/25 9:05am
Last time I considered buying a Tesla, ordering directly on the official website was quite convenient—just open my laptop and everything could be done online, from payment to vehicle configuration testing, without leaving home. If I went to a physical store (Tesla doesn’t call them 4S stores, they’re their own experience centers), I could see the actual car and take a test drive, which felt more reassuring, but for someone familiar with online shopping, there wasn’t much difference. The prices were exactly the same, without the hassle of bargaining or dealer markups typical of traditional 4S stores. Tesla insists on a direct sales model to avoid middlemen taking a cut. I think this is great—transparent and cost-saving, avoiding sales tricks, especially for busy young people. The official website suits a fast-paced lifestyle. However, the physical store experience is helpful for beginners, like explaining vehicle features more directly, but ultimately, the car is delivered to your doorstep either way, and services are all managed uniformly by Tesla.
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