Tesla will change Foundation Series order to Non-FS without penalty (YMMV)

[Cybertruck?]

I am confused now. I got invited to order the FS that I will not move forward with, and wait for the non FS AWD. I called Tesla and they just said to keep waiting until the non FS is available. So basically not order the FS and then downgrade, but instead just wait for it to be available.

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[Coolbreeze704]

I am confused now. I got invited to order the FS that I will not move forward with, and wait for the non FS AWD. I called Tesla and they just said to keep waiting until the non FS is available. So basically not order the FS and then downgrade, but instead just wait for it to be available.

Yes, do nothing and wait for an invite once they open orders for non FS CT

 

[cvalue13]

So basically not order the FS and then downgrade, but instead just wait for it to be available.

at a cartoon level, the thinking is that if you let your configuration invite just languish in the account, at some point when non-FS configurations go live you'll be able to jump into your account, see options to select non-FS trim, and go from there



all that said, this cartoon level understanding is about the sum whole of the clarity or assurance that anyone has from Tesla about how, exactly, these choices will play out

 

[CyberTruckeeTheOne]

I called to request this downgrade (pre-VIN#), mostly to delay until the 4860 V2 or v3 battery packs are proven, my customer service rep did not know about this and is trying to look into it and get back to me.

Update us with the developments.

There are lots of people here waiting for Tesla's ultimate policy.

 

[Woodrick]

I called to request this downgrade (pre-VIN#), mostly to delay until the 4860 V2 or v3 battery packs are proven, my customer service rep did not know about this and is trying to look into it and get back to me.

You do know that the updated batteries are shipping with the truck don't you?

Or is it that no one knows what batteries are shipping with the truck? Or if there ever will be a change.

About the only thing that we do tend to know is that Tesla is currently optimizing the batteries for production, just like they are optimizing the production line. It could very well be that they are cherry picking batteries off the line that are better than the next generation.

 

[cbrtrckrsrvd112219]

I converted my FS AWD to non-FS AWD via Tesla app chat before VIN was assigned. New ETA Oct. 31, 2024

Full timeline
I got FW invite on Jan. 11. Got excited, ordered FS AWD next day.

Got hit with buyer remorse and after reading this tread decided to wait and see.
On Friday, Jan. 19, got invite to "Complete Pre-Delivery tasks" and I asked via chat to downgrade.
Today, Jan. 22 - I completed tasks: provided driver license, declined trade-in, specified payment. About an hour later I got chat message that my FS order was changed to "Standard AWD". I asked to confirm that I am not losing my place in RN line and got confirmation that downgrade ".. will not cancel your order and once AWD is available for configuration you will still be able to configure the AWD"

Later I went to Cybertruck - Pre-delivery tasks and under "Schedule" tab it shows
"Your delivery is on hold
Earliest Delivery
10/31/24"

screenshots below:

 

[CyberTruckeeTheOne]

I converted my FS AWD to non-FS AWD via Tesla app chat before VIN was assigned. New ETA Oct. 31, 2024

Full timeline
I got FW invite on Jan. 11. Got excited, ordered FS AWD next day.

Got hit with buyer remorse and after reading this tread decided to wait and see.
On Friday, Jan. 19, got invite to "Complete Pre-Delivery tasks" and I asked via chat to downgrade.
Today, Jan. 22 - I completed tasks: provided driver license, declined trade-in, specified payment. About an hour later I got chat message that my FS order was changed to "Standard AWD". I asked to confirm that I am not losing my place in RN line and got confirmation that downgrade ".. will not cancel your order and once AWD is available for configuration you will still be able to configure the AWD"

Later I went to Cybertruck - Pre-delivery tasks and under "Schedule" tab it shows
"Your delivery is on hold
Earliest Delivery
10/31/24"

screenshots below:

Yes! It can be done.

Congrats!

 

[CybrDave]

I converted my FS AWD to non-FS AWD via Tesla app chat before VIN was assigned. New ETA Oct. 31, 2024

Full timeline
I got FW invite on Jan. 11. Got excited, ordered FS AWD next day.

Got hit with buyer remorse and after reading this tread decided to wait and see.
On Friday, Jan. 19, got invite to "Complete Pre-Delivery tasks" and I asked via chat to downgrade.
Today, Jan. 22 - I completed tasks: provided driver license, declined trade-in, specified payment. About an hour later I got chat message that my FS order was changed to "Standard AWD". I asked to confirm that I am not losing my place in RN line and got confirmation that downgrade ".. will not cancel your order and once AWD is available for configuration you will still be able to configure the AWD"

Later I went to Cybertruck - Pre-delivery tasks and under "Schedule" tab it shows
"Your delivery is on hold
Earliest Delivery
10/31/24"

screenshots below:

I could live with an October delivery of the non-FS CT—wave #2 (Dec 16th configure date).

 

[jf64k]

I converted my FS AWD to non-FS AWD via Tesla app chat before VIN was assigned. New ETA Oct. 31, 2024

Full timeline
I got FW invite on Jan. 11. Got excited, ordered FS AWD next day.

Got hit with buyer remorse and after reading this tread decided to wait and see.
On Friday, Jan. 19, got invite to "Complete Pre-Delivery tasks" and I asked via chat to downgrade.
Today, Jan. 22 - I completed tasks: provided driver license, declined trade-in, specified payment. About an hour later I got chat message that my FS order was changed to "Standard AWD". I asked to confirm that I am not losing my place in RN line and got confirmation that downgrade ".. will not cancel your order and once AWD is available for configuration you will still be able to configure the AWD"

Later I went to Cybertruck - Pre-delivery tasks and under "Schedule" tab it shows
"Your delivery is on hold
Earliest Delivery
10/31/24"

screenshots below:

This is great news. Thanks for sharing.

I remember ordering my 2020 MYs in March of that year and being quoted August 2020 delivery....then they were both available in June 2020. Hoping something similar with the non-FS CT!!

 

[cbrtrckrsrvd112219]

This is great news. Thanks for sharing.

I remember ordering my 2020 MYs in March of that year and being quoted August 2020 delivery....then they were both available in June 2020. Hoping something similar with the non-FS CT!!

fingers crossed!

 

[cbrtrckrsrvd112219]

Yes! It can be done.

Congrats!

thank you! now I have a worm thought "maybe I shoul've kept FS and get it in March???"

 

[jasper7821]

thank you! now I have a worm thought "maybe I shoul've kept FS and get it in March???"

Wow, that’s awesome they let you downgrade and not lose your spot. Total opposite of what I was told on the phone and when I went in.
they said I could downgrade and not lose the $1,000, but I’d lose my place in line.
I really don’t want to wait another year, so I may keep my order.
totally sucks I can’t get the $7,500, but I’ll get some use out of the extras included for the 20k.

 

[alcstarheel]

I converted my FS AWD to non-FS AWD via Tesla app chat before VIN was assigned. New ETA Oct. 31, 2024

Full timeline
I got FW invite on Jan. 11. Got excited, ordered FS AWD next day.

Got hit with buyer remorse and after reading this tread decided to wait and see.
On Friday, Jan. 19, got invite to "Complete Pre-Delivery tasks" and I asked via chat to downgrade.
Today, Jan. 22 - I completed tasks: provided driver license, declined trade-in, specified payment. About an hour later I got chat message that my FS order was changed to "Standard AWD". I asked to confirm that I am not losing my place in RN line and got confirmation that downgrade ".. will not cancel your order and once AWD is available for configuration you will still be able to configure the AWD"

Later I went to Cybertruck - Pre-delivery tasks and under "Schedule" tab it shows
"Your delivery is on hold
Earliest Delivery
10/31/24"

screenshots below:

This is interesting. Delivery on hold as opposed to going back to showing that you'll be "notified to complete your Cybertruck configuration as production nears."

I'm guessing you no longer have a "Start Designing" button. They said you'll no longer have the option to match to a FS VIN. It really looks like it's just a hold until the end of October.

What if AWD options come up starting in March? Will the app open for you to configure that or will you have to contact them again? Have they sent you docs showing that it's now a standard AWS configuration?

 

[CyberTruckeeTheOne]

thank you! now I have a worm thought "maybe I shoul've kept FS and get it in March???"

I will still half-heartedly try.

My ducks are lined up anyways to get the FS.

 

[CybrDave]

This is interesting. Delivery on hold as opposed to going back to showing that you'll be "notified to complete your Cybertruck configuration as production nears."

I'm guessing you no longer have a "Start Designing" button. They said you'll no longer have the option to match to a FS VIN. It really looks like it's just a hold until the end of October.

What if AWD options come up starting in March? Will the app open for you to configure that or will you have to contact them again? Have they sent you docs showing that it's now a standard AWS configuration?

I keep checking my app in hopes that the AWD non-FS option to design is available. I have found that Tesla is about a day behind with their email notifications.

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