Under Construction – Photo above is a selfie from YouTuber Out of Spec Dave, taken when he visited the new service facility last month before it was completed. Used with permission.
Opening Set for August 19th
The new Tesla service location in Stamford is set for a soft open on August 19th, with the official opening to follow in September. An announcement in April from Royal Properties indicated that Tesla had leased a 42,000 square foot location at 106 Commerce Road in Stamford. It is off I-95, exit 6, near the border of Old Greenwich. It is in a commercial district with lots of nearby shops and restaurants.
There will be a limited number of appointments booked in August while the facility ramps up over the course of the next month. Tesla still has its other CT service center in Milford. Stamford is in Fairfield County, which is home to 39% of all EVs in the state. Teslas make up 44% of all the EVs and 66% of all the battery electric vehicles in Fairfield County.
Of course, we all know there is a need for a service center upstate and Tesla was thwarted when trying to build in East Hartford and South Windsor.
Service, Not Sales
It can’t be said enough. This is a service center only. Connecticut’s particular flavor of free-market capitalism forbids Tesla and other EV manufacturers that don’t sell through dealerships from opening stores (unless you happen to be located on tribal land, which is not subject to the state franchise laws).
There will be a formal reception to inaugurate the new facility. Stay tuned.
Update – Opening postponed to August 26th.
Please let me know if there will be a ribbon cutting or opening ceremony. I’d love to attend.
There will be an opening ceremony after Labor Day but the timing is not yet finalized.