Email... V6 Delayed to 2024!

[First Lotus]

So I have just had notice of a delay until 2024 for my First () edition!
I will tell myself that's its so they can iron out the niggles!

 

[Tonyshepp]

You a UK I4 depositor?

 

[adamrj]

Yeah, I've had the same. Presumably you've ordered an i4? It's a little under a year later than I was expecting.

 

[nelly111s]

I’ve just had the same email, but mine’s a V6 manual …
Gone from July ‘23 to Q1 ‘24 …

 

[Tonyshepp]

I’ve just had the same email, but mine’s a V6 manual …
Gone from July ‘23 to Q1 ‘24 …

When did you deposit?

 

[mike 207]

So I have just had notice of a delay until 2024 for my First () edition!
I will tell myself that's its so they can iron out the niggles!

Same for me - email this morning from LCC telling me my build schedule is now Q2 2024 - this is after an earlier email (8.22 from LCC) telling me Q2 2023. I'm a Feb 22 deposit for I4, so I understand I'm late to the party but this is still very poor.
I called LCC today to check Q2 2024 was correct & ask what has happened since 8.22 to push build back by 1 year - the clerk who took my call cheerfully told me it was "due to parts & scheduling" When I pushed for more details she said " I understand you have had bad news, other customers who have called understand & accept the situation " I know this forum has recorded numerous frustrations with the whole Emira launch & my experience today epitomises Lotus' complete lack of customer care & the whole CX.
Q2 2024 is just too long to stay connected, without a car, to a brand that is increasingly frustrating its customer base. I'll stay in for a few months to see if things change & improve but other options are now a serious consideration.

 

[nelly111s]

When did you deposit?

Just over 12 months ago - Oct ‘21. This means the car will be 2.5 years after order placement.

 

[Tonyshepp]

Same for me - email this morning from LCC telling me my build schedule is now Q2 2024 - this is after an earlier email (8.22 from LCC) telling me Q2 2023. I'm a Feb 22 deposit for I4, so I understand I'm late to the party but this is still very poor.
I called LCC today to check Q2 2024 was correct & ask what has happened since 8.22 to push build back by 1 year - the clerk who took my call cheerfully told me it was "due to parts & scheduling" When I pushed for more details she said " I understand you have had bad news, other customers who have called understand & accept the situation " I know this forum has recorded numerous frustrations with the whole Emira launch & my experience today epitomises Lotus' complete lack of customer care & the whole CX.
Q2 2024 is just too long to stay connected, without a car, to a brand that is increasingly frustrating its customer base. I'll stay in for a few months to see if things change & improve but other options are now a serious consideration.

Book a test drive in a V6 every quarter to keep you keen.

 

[Tonyshepp]

Must be because they need to satisfy the Asian market with I4's first.

 

[Nordmas]

I’ve just had the same email, but mine’s a V6 manual …
Gone from July ‘23 to Q1 ‘24 …

Same here, although it’s gone from Q2 2023 to Q1 2024 now. Beyond gutted.

 

[First Lotus]

You a UK I4 depositor?

V6. Ordered 2021

 

[Matthaus]

I'm still apparently getting an I4 August 2023 according to an email yesterday.

I've cancelled so can only assume its free?

 

[First Lotus]

Well they'll definitely be a lot more real life I for out there. So I will be able to make an informed decision about what to do... There might even be a hint of the upgraded power option coming soooooon!

 

[Lotustoronto]

Did any of you confirm if they are still building V6 Manual F/E's in Q1/2 of 2024?? That seems a little long for a first edition vehicle to run from late 2022-mid 2024. Unless you have been told you are receiving a base unit?

 

[Lankan]

I too got the email today - FE V6 manual. Deposit placed 8th Nov 2021. Delivery has moved from Spring 2023 to Q1 2024!

Yes, email received confirms it will be a First Edition.

Will think about it over the weekend...

 

[duff]

That is some delay to the V6 FEs.
Are they stopping building them for 6 months to get i4s out?

 

[kitkat]

USA/Canada V6 FE production is scheduled to start January.

Which January?

 

[kitkat]

I’m not sure what this delay means for first wave U.S. V6 FE deliveries.

 

[CarGuy07]

If FE V6 is 2024, what does that mean for base V6?

 

[Jonhklee]

Build Dates are going wild.