Tesla has cancelled orders for some Model Y Long Range vehicles Canada, which appears due to its switch in production from Fremont to Giga Shanghai, according to posts in a Tesla Model Y Canadian group on Facebook.
Customers affected by this change received communication from Tesla today stating that the vehicle configuration they had ordered was no longer available, prompting the cancellation of their orders and a full refund of their order fees. This Long Range Model Y originally had 531km of estimated range.
The electric vehicle giant encouraged customers to update their vehicle design, possibly to opt for the latest Model Y Long Range model offering an estimated range of 497 kilometers—that’s coming from Giga Shanghai. Customers were advised to make these updates by June 23, 2023, to keep their orders active.
Among the post shared by Lucas L. was a flurry of reactions, including customers expressing a preference for the Fremont versions of the vehicle. Yet, other users argued that Shanghai builds are superior. Speculations and discussions regarding the battery type of the new Model Y Long Range vehicles from Shanghai also ensued, with various customers suggesting it could be the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) from China or nickel-cobalt-aluminium battery by LG. Until we get a breakdown of these Model Y deliveries coming from Giga Shanghai, what you read online regarding the battery type is pure speculation until it is confirmed by Tesla or Elon Musk.
The full email from Tesla is below:
We’re contacting you regarding your Model Y Long Range order (RNXXXXX2). Unfortunately, the vehicle configuration is no longer available. Your order is being canceled and your order fee will automatically be refunded. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
If you do not wish to cancel this order, you may update your vehicle design, subject to available features and pricing. This includes our latest Model Y Long Range with a new battery offering 497 km (est.) of range.
To move forward, please sign in to your Tesla Account and update your configuration by selecting “Manage” and then “Update Design” by June 23, 2023.
Thank you for supporting the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
Best Regards,
The Tesla Team
Tesla is keeping its Fremont-manufactured Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for its American market, to take advantage of up to $7,500 in federal tax credits. All trims of the Model 3 and Model Y qualify for these federal tax credits, which are stacked on top of various state EV rebates.
Did you get an email about your Model Y Long Range getting cancelled in Canada? Feel free to email tips@teslanorth.com with any emails you receive from Tesla.
