USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[@Life411]

From what I’ve been told by a few sources and those at the factory when CARB approval came is that there was no way to deliver in proper order when approval came without hiring an army to move the cars at the back - but it should all be sorted now. There still could be inconsistency in timelines from build to delivery though as it’s unclear they can get transports at the same rate as cars being produced.

There are apparently (since Lotus hasn't provided any actual information) many factors affecting delivery order. Some dealers had cars delivered to them directly from the port whereas others, like my dealer, asked Lotus to warehouse the vehicles (in Detroit is my understanding) before CARB approval. My car arrived on a ship 12/29/23 and I still do not know when it will be delivered. My understanding is that my dealer is trying to deliver cars in reservation order, but they are understaffed for the volume of cars. This is what I've been able to piece together anyway.

I've talked to people who've received their cars from other dealers where they've seen 10 or 20 Emiras mixed together FE 1.0 and 2.0. I've met an owner of an FE 2.0 who received his Emira in early March...one of the first customer deliveries in the U.S. Another owner placed his order March 2023 at a new Lotus dealership and already took delivery of his FE 2.0 last month.

Hope all of us still waiting get some good news soon!

 

[Drambeenie]

My car arrived on a ship 12/29/23 and I still do not know when it will be delivered.

What is your dealers response when you ask when your car will be delivered?

 

[fnkdrspok]

Just saw this thread, not sure of the rules, but I'm DC and I just received my Emira Monday. Also received my first Limp Mode with the Tire Traction light on, not too happy about that.

 

[@Life411]

What is your dealers response when you ask when your car will be delivered?

They will only say "we will give you two weeks notice." I've explained it is a 650 mile trip that I need to plan around and with other obligations, but that is still all they will say. Thanks for asking.

 

[FlyNavy01]

Hi folks,

I note that a few VINs have been posted in this thread.

We ask that you please do not post your VIN numbers to help protect against scammers. I have edited out the ones i've found so far (please message me if I've missed any!).

Thanks for your understanding!

Honest question, what can a scammer do with a VIN? I always see people blur out their plates in photos and I never understood that either. Here in the US no one outside of law enforcement can do anything with a plate number. We all drive with them on display for the public to see everyday anyways (same with VIN to an extent) but people are somehow afraid of them being anonymously posted on forums. Maybe I'm missing something, but I always took that as an urban myth.

 

[Nova]

Honest question, what can a scammer do with a VIN? I always see people blur out their plates in photos and I never understood that either. Here in the US no one outside of law enforcement can do anything with a plate number. We all drive with them on display for the public to see everyday anyways (same with VIN to an extent) but people are somehow afraid of them being anonymously posted on forums. Maybe I'm missing something, but I always took that as an urban myth.

I see it more as an "air gap" between the online world and the physical world. Posting a photo of one's own car on a forum anonymously while revealing the plate may allow the person to be tracked down in real life.

 

[kohubone]

I’m finally picking up mine at Galpin this Friday. Wish me luck!

 

[Porter]

Just saw this thread, not sure of the rules, but I'm DC and I just received my Emira Monday. Also received my first Limp Mode with the Tire Traction light on, not too happy about that.

Charge the battery fully using the trickle charger, then pull battery terminal for 20 min to reset everything. When the car boots back up I suspect you'll be clear.

 

[Porter]

I see it more as an "air gap" between the online world and the physical world. Posting a photo of one's own car on a forum anonymously while revealing the plate may allow the person to be tracked down in real life.

I've tracked you down in real life.

3/5, would not kidnap.

 

[Dr.JDK]

Yes! Got the email too - typical, as I am away for two weeks Happy that this long journey is finally coming to an end and friends/family will finally believe in my imaginary car!!

Congrats to you two. I haven't got anything from my sales but I just texted him. Will find out soon. Fingers crossed.

 

[Maurice R]

A bit off topic maybe.
But I may not be a bad idea for someone to copy all the posts in this thread and make a book. Keep for prosperity. Then in 10 year pass it down to a family member so they can read what we all went through. Especially the people who were here from day one.
Just a thought. I’m not volunteering.

 

[410 JPS Fan]

A bit off topic maybe.
But I may not be a bad idea for someone to copy all the posts in this thread and make a book. Keep for prosperity. Then in 10 year pass it down to a family member so they can read what we all went through. Especially the people who were here from day one.
Just a thought. I’m not volunteering.

There was a similar thread for the 2003-2005 Elise debacle, and the original Evora launch delays in USA lol

 

[@Life411]

I’m finally picking up mine at Galpin this Friday. Wish me luck!

 

[Time2Fly]

Okay, well the second tour was just as good as the first... though without the track sessions. My car slipped a few numbers in the last two days so at close today it was just prior to having the roof glued together basically really early. And of course I have to leave. Interestingly they're picking up the pace production wise, and there are almost no cars on the factory lot. Carriers were there multiple times in three hours carting them off.

I was not able to take a picture of the air con resistor cover but the indication I had was that they're coming fixed. We'll see

I played with the demo seat edge and it's properly sharp. No wonder it's cutting seats.

And I tried to get a look at the seat heater components to see if they could be incorporated in Tillet seats, but they were in boxes as opposed to loose.

Could have a surprise in a few weeks, but I'll report back if it happens.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

Charge the battery fully using the trickle charger, then pull battery terminal for 20 min to reset everything. When the car boots back up I suspect you'll be clear.

So you reminded me on this and haven't heard anything on this in awhile: curious to know from those who have picked up their cars in the last couple of months, are they being provided with trickle chargers (from Lotus or the dealers)?

 

[Porter]

So you reminded me on this and haven't heard anything on this in awhile: curious to know from those who have picked up their cars in the last couple of months, are they being provided with trickle chargers (from Lotus or the dealers)?

Every Emira sold in the US comes with a Lotus branded trickle charger, in its own nice Lotus-branded case. They are Battery Tender brand.

 

[pc368]

I’m finally picking up mine at Galpin this Friday. Wish me luck!

Congratulations!

I also ordered from Galpin. Hope mine will arrive in the next week or 2. If you can, can you ask them how many cars have they delivered so far.

 

[zero2sixtystudios]

I’m finally picking up mine at Galpin this Friday. Wish me luck!

Congrats! Do you know when your car arrived in US? Mine arrived 4/7 in New York and also ordered at Galpin
Thanks.

 

[kohubone]

Congratulations!

I also ordered from Galpin. Hope mine will arrive in the next week or 2. If you can, can you ask them how many cars have they delivered so far.

Yes, will do.

Congrats! Do you know when your car arrived in US? Mine arrived 4/7 in New York and also ordered at Galpin
Thanks.

Thank you! According to Nova's spreadsheet, mine was on 4/20 ship. It sounds like it was delivered to the dealership today.

 

[cyanmauve]

Every Emira sold in the US comes with a Lotus branded trickle charger, in its own nice Lotus-branded case. They are Battery Tender brand.

I didn’t receive one when I picked my car I in March. I emailed the dealer today about it. Hopefully I’ll have one soon.