Key Components 1. Direct-to-consumer sales – Tesla uses a direct sales model, selling vehicles through its website and its own owned stores/showrooms, rather than through traditional franchised dealerships. 2. Online ordering & customization – Customers can configure and order vehicles directly from Tesla’s website, with many options accessible online. 3. Tesla-owned showrooms / galleries – Tesla operates its own physical retail locations (stores/showrooms) where customers can view vehicles, ask questions, schedule test drives, etc. 4. Delivery and service integration – Tesla also controls vehicle delivery and after-sales (service centers, supercharging network) which supports the distribution channel and ownership experience. ________________________________________ Why this matters • By owning the sales/distribution channel, Tesla maintains control over pricing, customer experience, and the brand presentation. • It reduces intermediaries (dealerships, third-party sales agents) which can simplify logistics, but also places more burden on Tesla to handle everything from sales to delivery to service. • Because Tesla handles many stages (manufacturing, sales, service) it is vertically integrated and the distribution channel is a tight part of that ecosystem. ________________________________________ Things to watch / limitations • In some geographic regions, legal or regulatory restrictions may apply to Tesla’s direct-sales model (some states in U.S., some countries) which may affect how distribution is structured. • While Tesla markets vehicles online and delivers directly, actual delivery logistics (especially for a limited-edition supercar like the Roadster) may involve region-specific delivery centres, import/export logistics, and local service/charging infrastructure which may vary globally. • For a high-end model like the Roadster, reveal of the full production / delivery channel specifics may still evolve (for example start of production, special reservations, region availability). Key Components 1. Direct-to-consumer sales – Tesla uses a direct sales model, selling vehicles through its website and its own owned stores/showrooms, rather than through traditional franchised dealerships. 2. Online ordering & customization – Customers can configure and order vehicles directly from Tesla’s website, with many options accessible online. 3. Tesla-owned showrooms / galleries – Tesla operates its own physical retail locations (stores/showrooms) where customers can view vehicles, ask questions, schedule test drives, etc. 4. Delivery and service integration – Tesla also controls vehicle delivery and after-sales (service centers, supercharging network) which supports the distribution channel and ownership experience. ________________________________________ ? Why this matters • By owning the sales/distribution channel, Tesla maintains control over pricing, customer experience, and the brand presentation. • It reduces intermediaries (dealerships, third-party sales agents) which can simplify logistics, but also places more burden on Tesla to handle everything from sales to delivery to service. • Because Tesla handles many stages (manufacturing, sales, service) it is vertically integrated and the distribution channel is a tight part of that ecosystem. ________________________________________ Things to watch / limitations • In some geographic regions, legal or regulatory restrictions may apply to Tesla’s direct-sales model (some states in U.S., some countries) which may affect how distribution is structured. • While Tesla markets vehicles online and delivers directly, actual delivery logistics (especially for a limited-edition supercar like the Roadster) may involve region-specific delivery centres, import/export logistics, and local service/charging infrastructure which may vary globally. • For a high-end model like the Roadster, reveal of the full production / delivery channel specifics may still evolve (for example start of production, special reservations, region availability).