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http://mashable.com/2015/05/01/tesla-used-online/ Tesla is now selling used cars online for thousands of dollars less By JP Mangalindan [2015/05/01] Last week, Tesla began selling used versions of its popular Model S for over $10,000 less new models. If you've ever fancied a Tesla Model S but balked at the price, now's your chance to score one for significantly less — provided that you don't mind it's used. The high-end electric car maker quietly started selling used vehicles last week for the first time on its website, according to the Wall Street Journal. Now the option to "Buy Pre-Owned" shows up alongside the choice to buy a brand-spanking-new model. Visit the new pre-owned section, here. Vehicles for sale are up to 2-and-a-half years old, roughly dating back to when Tesla began selling its popular sedan. Most models for sale lack all-wheel drive, a feature the company introduced in April. But if you don't mind zipping around without all-wheel drive, the cost savings is pretty substantial: The cheapest used Model S hovers around $63,000 — about $12,000 or so less than the most affordable option for a new vehicle, before factoring in things like a federal tax credit and state purchase incentive. Tesla also offers a four-year or 50,000 limited warranty on its used vehicles. For Tesla, this marks the first time it has ever sold used cars. For Tesla, this marks the first time it has ever sold used cars. Unlike other car manufacturers, Tesla doesn't use independent auto dealers, so it won't have to share a cut from sales. That's a boon for the company, not just because used car sales give it another substantial revenue stream, but also because used car sales generally offer higher profit margins. The move follows Tesla's splashy event Thursday when founder and CEO Elon Musk unveiled his Tesla Energy plan, which includes a new $3,500 battery called the Powerwall for storing energy and powering the home, as well as the the Powerpack, a server-sized, industrial-level version. [© mashable.com] http://www.businessinsider.com/report-tesla-will-begin-selling-used-cars-online-2015-5 Report: Tesla will begin selling used cars online Jonathan Marino and Bryan Logan May 1, 2015 Tesla is reportedly looking to get into the used-car business. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Elon Musk's electric car company will begin selling used automobiles via its website. "Like other luxury car makers, Tesla offers an extended, 4-year or 50,000-mile limited warranty on its used vehicles," The Journal reported. The company already sells preowned Tesla Roadsters through its site, so it follows that some Model S units coming off lease would land there as well. Elon Musk has proven he has a vested interest in keeping Teslas on the road. The company continues to develop its network of Tesla-branded Supercharger stations throughout the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Those stations allow owners to recharge their vehicles "in minutes instead of hours," the company says. There's also Tesla's battery swap program, which makes that recharge process even faster, thus addressing one of the arguments surrounding the practicality of electric vehicle ownership: range anxiety. It's interesting to note that even if Tesla didn't resell its own vehicles, other sellers are already doing it. As of this writing, there were about 300 used Tesla Model S listings on Auto Trader, from private sellers and non-Tesla dealerships. It has been a big week for Tesla. About 14 hours before news of its burgeoning pre-owned program got out, Musk announced Tesla Energy. That will have the company producing a home battery, called Powerwall, which stores solar energy and lets customers save grid electricity to use during peak usage hours. [© businessinsider.com] http://jalopnik.com/tesla-is-now-selling-pre-owned-vehicles-online-1701750182 Tesla Is Now Selling Pre-Owned Vehicles Online Nicole Conlan 5/02/15 Tesla Motors Inc. has very quietly started to sell used cars online, following in the footsteps of larger car companies. Its new certified vehicle program brings down the staggering costs of one of their electric cars while still ensuring manufacturer maintenance and repairs. Most of the cars that are on Tesla’s website were previously owned by people who have since traded up to the AWD Model S. Soon, this stockpile will also include leased Teslas. One hiccup in this new plan is physical storage space. Currently, nearly every Tesla sitting in a showroom is a demo model. When these pre-owned cars begin to stack up, Tesla will need a place to put all of them. They’ll likely be held at a private Tesla-owned facility. Once a buyer orders a car online, they’ll be available for pickup. It means you won’t be able to kick the tires, but also that you won’t have to deal with any slimy used car salesmen. [© jalopnik.com] http://www.bidnessetc.com/41643-tesla-motors-inc-tsla-meets-rising-demand-by-selling-used-cars-on-website/ Tesla Motors Inc Meets Rising Demand By Selling Used Cars On Website By: George Zack May 2, 2015 [video flash] Tesla Motors begins Model S certified pre-owned sales on its website in attempts to answer demand hikes, reports The Wall Street Journal As rumored earlier, Tesla Motors Inc is selling used versions of its luxury sedan to customers through an online registration at Tesla’s website. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the certified pre-owned (CPO) sales program hit off just a week ago at Tesla’s website, which would provide the Palo Alto-based automaker to fill in the supply shortage. The electric vehicle (EV) maker would make the used car re-sellable after checking for reliability and maintenance standards. In order to develop customer confidence into the program, the automaker would also provide a 50,000-mile or 4-year warranty on its second-hand cars, according to the WSJ. The publication further reports that the customers can get used luxury cars at a lesser price than ones offered by private or independent dealers at AutoTrader.com. Currently, the scale of CPO sales program is limited to 11 areas in US, according to Tesla Website. Tesla Motors has not yet marketed for CPO program at any forum, as the automaker is known for delivering vehicles as per order, but that seems to have changed now. The EV manufacturer also has its residual value guarantee (RVG) program, which allows Tesla owners an option to sell their vehicle to Tesla after 3 years at a 50% residual value. This RVG program would complement the automaker’s recent move to sell used cars; assisting to take back used vehicles directly from customers of the RVG program and make it available for CPO sales. Tesla vehicles are considered to have the highest residual value compared to rest of the EVs in the market, as the company claims its vehicles have better residual value than any other luxury brands such as, Audi, BMW or Mercedes. As the automaker is growing from a niche-market car company to a large scale car-seller, certainly the company is changing its selling practices. Many analysts also think Tesla to adopt the traditional dealership business model for selling its cars once the automaker rolls out its mass market Model 3 in 2017. Currently, Tesla follows a direct sale model at several states in US. [© bidnessetc.com] http://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-launches-used-car-sales-via-web-1430502587 Tesla Launches Used Car Sales Via Web Luxury electric auto maker gears up for rash of Model S cars coming off lease this summer By Mike Ramsey May 1, 2015 - Electric-car maker Tesla Motors Inc. has begun selling used versions of its Model S electric cars on its website, an important step for the luxury car maker as it matures from a startup to a mainstream company. It certified vehicle program, which Tesla launched without fanfare about a week ago, opens the door to purchasing Tesla’s cars at a lower price than its new vehicles, while offering the manufacturer’s ... ... http://hothardware.com/News/tesla-kicks-off-online-sales-for-certified-pre-owned-model-s-evs Tesla Kicks Off Online Sales For Certified Pre-Owned Model S EVs, Throws In 4-Year Warranty May 04, 2015 ... its lineup of electric vehicles that can only be ordered online is now selling pre-owned Model S cars on its website. Pricing depends on the year, miles, and exact configuration, though each pre-owned vehicle is backed by an extended 4-year, 50,000 mile limited warranty ... 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