Tesla Gallery To Open on Greenwich Ave. in October

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The Tesla Model X. (photo courtesy of Tesla)
The Tesla Model X. (photo courtesy of Tesla)

By Michelle Moskowitz
Sentinel Correspondent

Greenwich Avenue is about to go high-tech.

After much anticipation from residents and car aficionados, Tesla Motors, an American automotive and energy storage company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and products, will open its first Connecticut gallery at 340 Greenwich Avenue on Fri., Oct. 7.

The Tesla gallery will serve as an “educational hub” for consumers to learn all about the Tesla cars as well as their ancillary, energy independent, environmentally conscious products.

One such product is the Tesla PowerWall, which is a rechargeable battery that stores energy from solar panels, eliminating the need for home generators.

Tesla2-9-23For the grand gallery opening, Tesla will hold a VIP, invitation-only reception on the eve of its opening, Thurs. Oct. 6.

“We are truly excited to be opening a Tesla gallery here because Greenwich consumers are socially conscience, forward thinkers and early adopters,” said Jeremy Snyder, Director of the Eastern U.S., Tesla Motors.

Snyder added that the gallery will offer consumers a true tactile experience that the whole family can enjoy.

Interested end users of all ages can ‘explore’ the cars and gain a deep understanding of the company’s approach to design, development, and commitment to the environment and sustainable energy through their on-site experts.

The Tesla Model S and the Tesla Model X will be on full display in the gallery. 

The upcoming Model 3, which will be their most affordable car offered yet, is slated for production in late 2017.

The Tesla Model S, a full-size all-electric five-door luxury lift-back, is the only electric car on the market that has a range of 300 miles and is the most awarded Sedan in the history of cars to date.

Prospective buyers will be able to schedule a “demonstration drive” out of their home or office. These demonstrations will not be offered out of the gallery.

Then, when ready to buy, people can log-on to the Tesla website and configure the car of their choice, best suited to meet their needs.

Currently, Connecticut franchise laws prohibit the direct sales of cars by auto manufacturers, requiring cars to be sold through dealerships only. 

But state buyers will be able pick up their new vehicles through the company’s delivery center in nearby White Plains, N.Y.

Those laws may change in the near future, but Tesla does not see the present laws as an obstacle. “We sell directly to the customer, because for Tesla that’s the best experience we can offer them,” said Snyder.

Visit tesla.com for more information.

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