YOUR VEHICLE SHORTAGE QUESTIONS ANSWERED: WAIT TIMES, INFLATED PRICES, MUCH MORE!

EV Channels Review

This video addresses the widespread vehicle shortage, focusing on customer concerns about wait times, inflated prices, and difficulty in acquiring specific models. The host, Jeff Teague, fields questions from viewers across the US, Canada, and New Zealand, offering insights from a dealership perspective. Key takeaways include the significant demand for models like the RAV4 and 4Runner, leading to extended wait times (2-6 months for a RAV4, potentially up to a year for a RAV4 Prime in some regions) and substantial market adjustments (up to $15,000 over MSRP). Teague advises flexibility in color and options to expedite delivery and debunks the 'controlled demolition' theory, attributing the situation to genuine supply and demand economics. He expresses empathy for both customers facing long waits and new salespeople struggling with low inventory and sales volume. The review highlights the frustration of inconsistent dealership experiences and the impact of ZEV state allocations on specific models like the RAV4 Prime.