The wait times for deliveries of the new Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y in the US have been consistently increasing for more than a year, a new customer survey reveals.

According to survey data released by Troy Teslike, who tracks various Tesla-related stats, the queue for the Model 3 and Model Y is now longer than ever.

In the case of the Model Y, buyers who took delivery in Q2 2022 waited 175 days (almost 6 months since placing an order) on average. That's much longer than in Q2 2021 (46 days), and noticeably more than at the launch/ramp-up phase (over 130 days).

In the case of the Model 3, the numbers are lower, but still at record highs: 89 days (or over three months) on average for deliveries completed in Q2 2022. A year earlier, it was barely 50 days, while two years ago, it was just 20 days.

As we understand, the numbers are averages for the models, which means that some versions (the top of the line or with options) might have shorter wait times. On the other hand, the entry-level versions (which are potentially less profitable for the company) might require a longer wait time.

Troy Teslike expressed hope that production of the Tesla Model Y in Texas will increase and reduce the queue, which will be checked in the next edition of the survey.

The data is especially interesting because Tesla has recently decided to axe the possibility of ordering the Tesla Model 3 Long Range (AWD) version in the US and Canada, explaining that the waitlist is too long. The version is expected to be re-introduced at some point in 2023.

As we can see, the issue with the Tesla Model Y (top-selling electric car in the US and globally in 2022) is even bigger. However, the data for the Model 3 also indicates an accelerated increase of the number of days from 60 in Q1 to 89 in Q2.

Tesla estimated deliver times
A different approach to see how long customers are waiting for cars is to see Tesla's estimated delivery time, which is visible when ordering.

According to the research done by Troy Teslike, it's 4 months on average globally. The Tesla Model 3 LR in the US and Canada spiked to over 5 months, but the Model Y LR was at over 7 months. The biggest issue is with the Tesla Model X LR which is at over 9 months.

A side effect of this method is that it can be used to estimate the order backlog (assuming production volume in the previous periods and wait time). Currently, it seems that Tesla has more than 500,000 orders on hand for four core models.

The headlights are one of the most important safety elements of any car and, according to the recent test conducted by Bjørn Nyland in Norway, those in the all-electric BYD Tang are the worst in the business.

As we can see in the video, especially the high beams are pretty weak, which raises safety concerns and questions about whether the Chinese electric cars are really ready to compete in the European market.

The BYD Tang is one of several new Chinese EV models in Norway, so customers are not familiar with the cars. Prices or parameters on paper might seem attractive, but it's worth double checking an all-new product carefully before buying - especially in Norway, where headlights are very important. The more premium NIO ES8 was much better in terms of headlights.

The headlights are not the only weak spot in the case of BYD Tang. The previous range test and 1,000 km challenge, revealed various quirks in the software.

Another fire in a mill, water limit up to 5 liters per person

Young patients in their 30s have the cardiac activity of 70-year-olds

These types of issues do not strike the car or the brand, but indicate that, despite all of the progress made so far, there are still some things that have to be improved before prime time. It might actually give the European manufacturers a few more years to better prepare for the upcoming competition.

Overall, Bjørn Nyland finds also many positives, including price, space, a lot of features, and a nice driving experience.

When launched in Summer 2021, the BYD Tang started at 599,900 NOK (€61,100/$62,700) and so far more than 2,000 were registered in Norway.

2021 BYD Tang (Norway) specs:

WLTP range: 400 km (249 miles)
WLTP City range: 528 km (328 miles)
NEDC range: 505 km (314 miles)
86.4 kWh battery (Blade Battery - LFP; 166 Wh/kg)
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds
top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph)
dual motor all-wheel drive
system output 380 kW and 660 Nm
AC charging up to 7 kW
DC fast charging up to 110 kW (CCS Combo 2)
30-80% recharge in 30 minutes
weight: 2,295 kg (curb) and 2,820 kg (total)
towing: up to 1,410 kg