Tesla enthusiasts in Canada are facing a new wave of delivery delays this week, causing frustration and concern among buyers eagerly awaiting their Model Y Performance vehicles. Many customers across major cities like Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto have seen their scheduled delivery dates pushed back from mid-March to early April, prompting them to closely track their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for updates.
The issue of delayed deliveries has been widely discussed on the r/teslacanada subreddit, where Vancouver-based buyers have noticed a shift in their estimated delivery dates from March 23 to a new window of March 31 to April 5. Similarly, customers in Calgary, Toronto, and Etobicoke have experienced delays ranging from late March to as far back as April 12.
Adding to the frustration is what buyers are calling the “interior lottery,” where they anxiously await to see if their new Model Y Performance will come with the updated black headliner or the older Polar Grey version. For some, receiving the older grey trim is a disappointment, with some users even considering rejecting their deliveries due to the perceived inferior interior color.
However, rejecting a delivery comes with its own set of risks, as some community members have warned that passing on a current VIN could result in missing out on certain features, such as standard Autopilot, depending on the timing of the original deposit.
It appears that Tesla is producing vehicles in batches assigned to specific regions, with Vancouver and West Coast orders predominantly receiving earlier VINs in the 819 or 820 range, which are likely to come with the grey headliner. On the other hand, buyers in Ontario are starting to see newer stock, with some Toronto customers reporting VINs starting with 838 that lack the Polar Grey designation, indicating the arrival of the newer black trim in Eastern Canada.
To verify the interior configuration of their vehicles before delivery, buyers can visit parts.tesla.com, sign in with their VIN, navigate to “1505 – Interior Mirror and Sun Visors,” and look for the “SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY” listing. If the description includes “POLAR GREY,” the vehicle is equipped with the older light-colored interior.
As the first quarter of 2026 comes to a close, Canadian Tesla enthusiasts are on high alert, balancing their desire for the latest hardware with a fluctuating delivery schedule that has some orders pushed back as far as late June. The community continues to monitor their VINs and eagerly await the arrival of their Model Y Performance vehicles, hoping for a smooth and timely delivery process.