Tesla car dealer opens
June 26th, 2009 by Richard Aucock
TESLA has just opened its flagship European car dealer store – and it’s right in the centre of London.
The premium 5000 sq ft car dealer is a posh district of central London, within walking distance of Harrods.
‘We expect the London store to dramatically increase our brand identity throughout the continent,’ said Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
‘With right hand drive models now due at the beginning of next year, the UK market will provide a solid foundation on which to build this.’
Reasons for being in London are numerous, but one major one is that Tesla’s green electric supercars are Congestion Charge exempt!
There are other European centres at Monaco, Munich and Zurich, but it’s the London dealer that’s the most flash.
It is already showing the £94k Tesla Roadster, prior to European deliveries starting this summer. So far, a staggering 1300 orders have already been taken.
‘Thanks to an abundance of discriminating drivers and progressive public policy, Tesla is already well known in Europe,’ added Musk: no kidding!
Car Dealer Magazine has already driven the revolutionary Tesla, which a 240-mile range and zero exhaust emissions – and was staggered with the Porsche-baiting performance.
We can’t wait to watch Tesla develop – and are pleased to see it has chosen the UK to host its flagship car dealer.
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