Are Tesla CPO vehicles available in stores?

That’s a question a recent Business Finance News article looked to answer, as the news organization reported Tesla opened a new store and service center in South California for both new and pre-owned Tesla Model S vehicles.

The news was originally published by the Orange County Register, who broke the story in August that Tesla had opened a “hub” in the Buena Park Auto Center in Orange County, Calif.

The Tesla retail centers, coined by the company as Stores & Galleries, in the past just gave buyers the option to test-drive a new Tesla car at the store and place an order, while drivers looking to purchase a certified pre-owned model had to request a test drive and buy the vehicle through the company’s CPO website. 

Now, according to the Business Finance News article, consumers in the market for a used Tesla can now access the same perks as a new-vehicle shopper in the new 23,000 square-foot showroom in the Buena Park Auto Center — a store for both its new and used vehicles.

Now, if a shopper is in the market for a CPO Model S, they can purchase it directly from the new facility. According the BFN report, there were 36 CPO models in the facility on opening day, and going forward all of the automaker’s trade-ins in Orange County will be available at the new store.

Auto Remarketing reported Tesla launched its CPO website and started selling certified vehicles back in late April.

According to the site, every pre-owned Model S comes with a four-year, 50,000 mile limited warranty.

Every pre-owned Model S also receives a full inspection, remaining battery and drive warranty, and 24-hour roadside assistance.

Car shoppers have the ability to search by market area and color. They can also specify which type of Model S they are in the market for, choices which include the 60 kilowatt-hour, 85 kilowatt-hour, and the 85 kilowatt-hour performance Model S.

Now, shoppers in Orange County have the ability to check out trade-in certified models in their area and purchase directly from the new store — an interesting move in light of Tesla’s controversial overarching direct-to-consumer model.

What remains to be seen is if the model catches on, and if the industry will see more of Tesla’s showrooms housing used models, as well.

Stay tuned to Auto Remarketing, as we track the progress and evolution of Tesla’s launch into the used market.