How to buy a Tesla – a step-by-step guide

If you’re looking to buy a Tesla, you’re not alone because Tesla vehicles are highly sought after. In Europe for example, the Model Y remains the most popular electric vehicle, and the Model 3 isn’t left behind. 

The appeal for these vehicles is mainly tied to the fact that they are electric, as most people now prefer to use electric vehicles, and they have exceptional features that separate them from other brands, such as the full self-driving (FSD).

In this guide, we’ll take you through the process for buying a Tesla vehicle of your own, be it a Model Y, a Model 3, or any other one you choose.

Choosing the right Tesla model

There are different Tesla models, but 5 of them are most popular. You should compare them to choose the one that is best for you. These include:

• The Model 3: This is the most affordable sedan among all the Tesla models. If you’re looking for a portable car with a stylish design without breaking the bank, it is the one.

• The Model Y: This is a compact SUV, and while it is not as cheap as the Model 3, it is not as expensive as the others and shares a similar design with the Model 3.

• The Model S: This is a luxury sedan, so it’s much more expensive than the Model Y. It also has the longest range of all the Teslas at 628 to 723 kilometers.

• The Model X: This is a luxury SUV, so as expected is also more expensive than the Model S. Y, and 3. Of course, it is also bigger in size.

• The Cybertruck: This is the popular Tesla truck model that has grown to become a very popular pickup truck for those who want high-performance.

You may also care for other features that don’t come with your standard favorite car, so you’ll need to request and install them.

Placing your order

After deciding on the model that suits you, it’s time to place an order. There are two ways to order a Tesla vehicle — online or in-store, but let’s start with the online method. 

This method only takes a few minutes, and you can order online right on the website. You may also choose to order a demo vehicle first, which has been used severally for demonstration purposes for customers.

You can then schedule your demo drive to experience driving the Tesla vehicle of your choice before finally paying for it. To order, follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official Tesla website.

2. From the homepage, place your pointer on the ‘Vehicles’ menu.
3. You’ll see a dropdown with all the vehicle models displayed.
4. Under your preferred model, click ‘Order’

5. It’ll then take you to the page where you see details of the range, top speed, and acce;eration etc. You can buy with cash payment, lease, or financing as shown, simply choose your preferred method and click on the ‘Order’ button below.

6. Next, you’ll see details of the total payment due, and you’re expected to enter your delivery ZIP code and then confirm payment of the amount due, and your car will be on its way.

7. You’re then expected to download the Tesla app on your mobile and to provide registration and delivery location details. These details are required to move forward.

For in-store order, you can simply walk into a dealership and order your Tesla after physically inspecting the vehicle and completing all the necessary steps, which the dealership will guide you through.

Delivery 

After providing all the required details, you can then schedule a delivery appointment. The company will notify you with an email and an SMS to your mobile device with a link to schedule the appointment. 

However before this, you must provide your insurance details, final payment and necessary documents in the Tesla app. Note that delivery can not take place until Tesla receives your funding in full.

Once this is done, your Tesla vehicle will be available for pickup at a delivery center or will be delivered to your location, depending on location and eligibility.

Other details such as guidance on how to set up your vehicle profile, charging, etc are all provided through the video guides on the Tesla app.

Closing thoughts

If you are planning on buying a Tesla online, this guide should give you all the guidance you need and you should be able to order your vehicle with ease.

After taking delivery of your vehicle, it is advisable that you strictly adhere to the guidelines for using it to ensure longevity and safety, so that you can enjoy your Tesla for as long as possible.