[evonthego]

I see it happening everywhere and surprised that major publications haven't caught on sooner. Waiting sucks, especially over these past few years! What cars do you guys also have money down on?

EV buyers' desperate gamble: Customers fed up with years-long waits are putting deposits on multiple cars — and planning to take whatever is delivered first

Order-holders at startups like Rivian are starting to make reservations with rival brands while they wait years for their cars to be built.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[cwang089]

I had an iX, Lucid, Rivian, and Model X Plaid deposit. iX came up first but passed on it after test drive. I bought the X Plaid, and probably cancelling the Lucid but probably adding the R1S when it is ready.

The days of needing multiple deposits to get you a car are over given the interest rate rise. You can now even pickup a EQS for like 20%+ off

 

[ralsagoff]

I had an iX, Lucid, Rivian, and Model X Plaid deposit. iX came up first but passed on it after test drive. I bought the X Plaid, and probably cancelling the Lucid but probably adding the R1S when it is ready.

The days of needing multiple deposits to get you a car are over given the interest rate rise. You can now even pickup a EQS for like 20%+ off

I had an iX, Lucid, Rivian, and Model X Plaid deposit. iX came up first but passed on it after test drive. I bought the X Plaid, and probably cancelling the Lucid but probably adding the R1S when it is ready.

The days of needing multiple deposits to get you a car are over given the interest rate rise. You can now even pickup a EQS for like 20%+ off

What city are you in that has EQS at 20% discount?

 

[cwang089]

What city are you in that has EQS at 20% discount?

Southern California, I think its about 15% dealer discount, the rest is manufacturer lease incentives