I found that Vanderhall announces early to inform and build interest. Patience is hard, but required. They are still a small company with huge dreams. They are just starting to move into the new factory where the Carmel will be built. It is phase 1 of a multi year project to expand to 1M sq ft. Doubt that Carmel will be out before bike week.
I've heard some estimates that the roof and a/c will be less than $7K. Besides the new models listed on the website, they are expanding into Europe and will be at the Brussels Auto Show. I am amazed at their growth. They have at least doubled production every year since 2015.
When Sandy and I first heard of Vanderhall in Dec 2016, we placed a deposit on a Venice. We eventually purchased a Laguna and applied our deposit to it 18 months later. If you are interested in Carmel, I suggest you place a deposit to get in line. Vanderhall will contact you to determine what path you want to take. Deposits are fully refundable, they just buy a place in line and get the conversation started.
I don't gain anything from Vanderhall sales, I just try to be a positive ambassador for them. Sometimes it's just a leap of faith.