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2023 Tesla Model Y + $7,500 Federal Tax Credit

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$52,990

$52,990

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Tesla has dropped the base price of the Tesla Model Y from $65,990 down to $52,990. This price reduction means the Model Y now qualifies for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit (details here).

Thanks to Community Member MurraytheDemonSkull for finding this deal.

Additionally, the base prices of all Tesla vehicles have been reduced. The base Model 3 is now $43,990, which is $3,000 lower than before. The Model 3 Performance is now $53,990, which is $9,000 lower than before, and now qualifies for the tax credit.

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  • This is $13,000 lower (19% savings) than the previous base price.
  • Factoring in the tax credit, the price of the Model Y today is $20,000 less than one purchased in December 2022.
  • To qualify for the federal tax credit, one must not exceed the following adjusted gross income limits:
    • $300,000 for married couples filing jointly
    • $225,000 for heads of households
    • $150,000 for all other filers
  • The tax credit is not refundable, which means one must have federal tax due to take advantage of it. If the tax due is less than the credit amount, one can only claim the credit up to the amount of the tax due.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Tesla has dropped the base price of the Tesla Model Y from $65,990 down to $52,990. This price reduction means the Model Y now qualifies for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit (details here).

Thanks to Community Member MurraytheDemonSkull for finding this deal.

Additionally, the base prices of all Tesla vehicles have been reduced. The base Model 3 is now $43,990, which is $3,000 lower than before. The Model 3 Performance is now $53,990, which is $9,000 lower than before, and now qualifies for the tax credit.

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • This is $13,000 lower (19% savings) than the previous base price.
  • Factoring in the tax credit, the price of the Model Y today is $20,000 less than one purchased in December 2022.
  • To qualify for the federal tax credit, one must not exceed the following adjusted gross income limits:
    • $300,000 for married couples filing jointly
    • $225,000 for heads of households
    • $150,000 for all other filers
  • The tax credit is not refundable, which means one must have federal tax due to take advantage of it. If the tax due is less than the credit amount, one can only claim the credit up to the amount of the tax due.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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TofuVic
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If anyone is interested in hard numbers to figure out how much less expensive it is now compared to Tesla's best deal of 2022 - $7,500 discount with 10,000 free Supercharger miles - I bought a Tesla Model Y Long Range 7-Seater with white interior in late December 2022.

Excluding taxes and fees, I paid $63,940. It's now $59,630, which is $4,310 less, and it is eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. That means if I didn't buy it in December and bought it today, I would have saved $11,810 + sales tax, so a bit over $12,000 in savings I missed. (I got 10,000 Supercharger miles, which is worth somewhere between $500 and $1,000.) With taxes and fees, I paid $71,578.55 in total.

For those who do order, I recommend this Tesla Prep guide [glideapp.io] to check for build quality issues on delivery day.

I hope this helps,
Tofu Vic
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Tesla plans to add a new radar product to its vehicles in mid-January, according to documents posted with the Federal Communications Commission.

The disclosure, which was first reported by Electrek, comes as the company faces scrutiny over the safety and capabilities of its standard advanced driver assistance system known as Autopilot and the $15,000 optional upgraded product branded as "Full Self-Driving." Tesla FSD beta software offers some automated driving features but is not a self-driving system.

The luxury EV-maker has long claimed it could reach full autonomy through a "vision only" approach that shuns other sensors like lidar and radar in favor of cameras and a deep neural network that quickly processes a vehicle's surroundings and responds in real time. Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously promised to "solve" full self-driving by the end of this year (he's also promised Tesla would get there every year for roughly nine years now). He has recently admitted the problem will take longer to solve.

And perhaps, as every other autonomous vehicle technologist says, it's not actually achievable yet through cameras alone.

The company began removing radar from its vehicles last May. In October, Tesla removed its 12 ultrasonic sensors from Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built for North America, Europe, the Middle East and Taiwan. Ultrasonic sensors measure distance via ultrasonic waves and are used as proximity sensors to support anti-collision safety systems, particularly in parking use cases.

Now it appears radar is back. It's not yet clear which models will get the new radar. The type of radar Tesla intends to market next year is of a frequency that's allocated by the FCC for ADAS use cases, according to Ram Machness, chief business officer at Arbe Robotics, which produces ultra-high-resolution 4D imaging radar.

Tesla had originally filed with the FCC to use the new radar — which is described in filings as "76-77 GHz Automotive Radar" — in its vehicles back in June.

"From the frequency of operation (76-77GHz) as well as the mechanical design of the sensor from Tesla's FCC filing, it appears that this radar would be utilized in ADAS applications," Steven Hong, VP and general manager of radar technology at semiconductor company Ambarella, told TechCrunch.

He noted that while the performance of this "edge" radar sensor will be limited, it's a positive development that Tesla is looking to add radar to its perception stack for safety-critical, robust performance.

Earlier this year, the FCC had granted a confidential treatment to Tesla in order to keep the details of the new radar under wraps. Late last month, Tesla applied to extend that confidentiality treatment another 60 days from its date of expiration, which is December 7.

i hope this answers your question
AkumaX
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edit: ACTUAL LINK TO DEAL https://www.tesla.com/modely/design (SD's link goes to existing inventory page)
Wayback Machine if anyone wants to do some research: https://web.archive.org/web/20220...ely/design

I'll throw out some notable 'milestones' , focusing only on the Model Y LR base model:

* Feb 2021 - $49,000 - Roughly the lowest price for the Y LR (not including the SR @ $42k)
From this point forward, Tesla started increasing the price about $1-2 every month or so, until it peaked out at $66,000. Ex:
* May 2021 - $51,000
* July 2021 - $53,000, etc...
* Feb 2022 - $59,000, etc...
* July 2022 - $66,000 <-- peak
* Dec 1 2022 - $66,000 (-$3750 credit/refund)
* Dec 15 2022 - $66,000 (-$7500 credit/refund)
* Jan 1 2023 - $66,000 back to peak (-$7500 fed tax credit only on 7-seater)
* Jan 13 2023 - $53,000 (-$7500 fed tax credit on base model + 7-seater but not performance)
* Jan 23 2023 - $53,500 (-$7500 fed tax credit on base model + 7-seater but not performance)
* Feb 4 2023 - $55,000 (-$7500 fed tax credit on all models)

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Jan 13, 2023 04:26 PM
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KensicJan 13, 2023 04:26 PM
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Quote from tqlla3k :
The calculation I was responding to was a model y in California.

a Model 3 gets 4 miles per KWH. It takes 12.5Kwh to get 50 miles.

A Tesla Model 3 costs $4.25 to go 50 miles at 0.34 cents per Kwh.
A Tesla Model 3 costs $2.81 to go 33 miles at 0.34 cents per Kwh.
A Camry hybrid gets 50MPG. It costs $3/gal in dallas.
A 4cyl Camry gets 33MPG. It costs $3/gal in dallas.

IMO, if you cant charge at home... dont buy an EV.
Someone is thinking here! I agree with this. With current electricity rate across the nation a Tesla is equivalent to a 40-50mpg car if you have to use the grid's power.

However, if you have solar already that mpg essentially could be to 70-80mpg.
Jan 13, 2023 04:26 PM
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pugxiwawaJan 13, 2023 04:26 PM
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Quote from DeaIKing23 :
These cars are junk
yeah right, feel free to let us know a comparable car in the same league for 45k. We will wait. Model Y at 45k after IRA is a steal. RIP rest of auto makers.
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Jan 13, 2023 04:27 PM
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DaekwanJan 13, 2023 04:27 PM
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Quote from TheSource777 :
Hybrids are literally the worst of both worlds because you pay for a mediocre version of two drivetrains. You don't get the safety benefits of an electric car (low center of gravity with large battery pack, front crumple zone, still gotta pay for gas maintenance).
I often see this quoted and literally, some of the worst information shared. And I say this as a Model Y owner.. living in a 100% EV household (my wife has the ID.4)

Hybrids.. especially Toyota hybrids.. have been proven to be some of the best purchases on the entire market. They are affordable, reliable, and provide true fuel savings if owned & driven far enough. People who have bought vehicles like the Prius or Hybrid Highlander have now enjoyed decades of hybrid benefits. Many hybrids are now more powerful & quicker than their ICE-only counterparts.. all while providing a smoother and quieter operation. And for someone who doesn't have the ability to install a home charger.. takes long trips where DC fast chargers are not common.. drives a lot in freezing weather.. or even hauls/tows heavy loads often.. they are a better choice.

Everyone needs to examine their specific needs and buy the vehicle that fits their needs the best. There is no such thing as an absolute better or worst option for absolutely every scenario and driver.
Last edited by Daekwan January 13, 2023 at 09:29 AM.
Jan 13, 2023 04:27 PM
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Loveday22Jan 13, 2023 04:27 PM
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Quote from EliteDealHunter :
You can owe the IRS $20k in tax and pay $30k in taxes through payroll throughout the year. At the end of the year you get a $10k refund. You still owed the IRS $20k though, so you also can get the full $7500 credit. Now you get a $17,500 refund.
If you owe the IRS you can claim the refund. How are you owing the IRS if you have paid 10k extra and getting a refund already?
Jan 13, 2023 04:27 PM
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friendllyJan 13, 2023 04:27 PM
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This is not right what Tesla did to its buyers by dropping the price by this much. The trade in value and sale price (used) went down too.

I recall when the iPhone 1 came out and the price was dropped by a $100 within a few months of it's release. Apple gave all of the early adopters a $100 Apple gift card as good will.

I know I am comparing $100 to $20k but this is just wrong on so many levels.
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puremismatchJan 13, 2023 04:27 PM
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Quote from livelifeup22 :
You are confusing everyone with the 1040 logic. Of course during tax filing people need to get into that, but the overlying logic is simple.

https://www.nerdwallet.com/articl...tax-credit

https://www.capitalone.com/cars/l...-cars/1314

"The tax credit is not refundable, which means you must have federal tax due to take advantage of it. If your tax due is less than the credit amount, you can only claim the credit up to the amount of your tax due. "
I think this is where you are misunderstanding. Tax owed refers to your federal tax liability. If my tax liability is $10k and I choose to withhold too much tax (let's say 15k), the IRS will need to refund me $5k. I would still get the $7500 credit and my total refund for simplicity sake will be $12,500. So you get the credit even if the IRS owes you money.
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EliteDealHunterJan 13, 2023 04:28 PM
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Quote from pugxiwawa :
yeah right, feel free to let us know a comparable car in the same league for 45k. We will wait. Model Y at 45k after IRA is a steal. RIP rest of auto makers.
Almost every other car is better as far as quality and customer service. Speaking from experience and having gotten rid of 2.
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mat43Jan 13, 2023 04:28 PM
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Quote from Deuce24 :
Because BMW's electric suv (the iX) starts at $88,000 and doesn't qualify for the rebate, has worse performance and less range? BMW's i4 is a car, which starts at $55,000, has worse performance and less range.
Worse performance, quality is night and day in favor BMW i4 M50? Range definitely model 3, i4 270 miles in real world model 3 LR 320s. If range works, BMW 1000% worth premium if you can swing it
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Jan 13, 2023 04:28 PM
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thecompdudeJan 13, 2023 04:28 PM
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If someone does not qualify for the tax credit, any way to get around that?
Jan 13, 2023 04:28 PM
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DeeDonJan 13, 2023 04:28 PM
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Damn it why does Tesla have to complicate my life? I was already set on getting a hybrid SUV for similar price. Now Tesla is making me reconsider.
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Jan 13, 2023 04:29 PM
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EliteDealHunterJan 13, 2023 04:29 PM
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Quote from livelifeup22 :
If you owe the IRS you can claim the refund. How are you owing the IRS if you have paid 10k extra and getting a refund already?
What you're saying is wrong. Whether you withhold $0 or $100,000 from payroll has no bearing on whether you can get the credit or not.
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Quote from SkyKing02 :
I usually get $200-$400 from the IRS every year. Does that mean I won't get $7500 back as a refund?
You might still get the money back as a refund.

I think people are confused about how much they pay in federal taxes per year. Look at your 1040, line 24. thats how much you owed in federal taxes for that year. If its greater than $7500, then you would get the $7500*

Or you can look at the Federal tax withheld on your paystub. If you are paid every 2 weeks multiply it by 26. If you are paid 2x per month, multiply by 24. If that number is greater than $7900($7500+your average refund), then you will get the $7500 credit*

*assuming you meet the other income and the car meets IRS requirements.
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PythonzJan 13, 2023 04:29 PM
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Quote from TofuVic :
If anyone is interested in hard numbers to figure out how much less expensive it is now compared to Tesla's best deal of 2022, I bought a Tesla Model Y Long Range 7-Seater with white interior in late December 2022.

Excluding taxes and fees, I paid $63,940. It's now $59,630, which is $4,310 less, and it is eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. That means if I didn't buy it in December and bought it today, I would have saved $11,810 + sales tax, so a bit over $12,000 in savings I missed. (I got 10,000 Supercharger miles, which is worth somewhere between $500 and $1,000.) With taxes and fees, I paid $71,578.55 in total.

I hope this helps,
Tofu Vic
This is definitely helpful information. Sorry you got shafted on the price drop, though.
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makimbellJan 13, 2023 04:30 PM
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Quote from livelifeup22 :
This is not a refundable credit.
You continue to be wrong. This is a tax credit, and it will reduce your tax burden by $7500. What you withhold has no impact on this at all. Your income determines what you owe the IRS for the year. Some of it, you will pre-pay throughout the year from each paycheck. When you file your tax refund, you are simply resolving the final amount -- the IRS may owe you because you paid too much, and you may owe the IRS because you paid too little. Either way, the amount you pay will be the same, and the amount that this tax credit affects you will be the same. This tax credit will make it so that the final amount you pay the IRS will be $7500 less.

It is only non-refundable in the sense that it cannot cause you to have paid NEGATIVE taxes for the year. For example, if your total tax liability is $6000, you will not make a profit of $1500 by claiming this tax credit. You will end up paying the IRS $0.


The user Knightshade is giving correct information.

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PgaJan 13, 2023 04:30 PM
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Quote from cgigate :
I charge my EV in the company parking garage, it is free...
Many companies/buildings parking garage in DFW have free EV charging , Dallas city previously also offer many free EV charging stations (50% of the ports offer free charges for your electric car.)
Yeah and this will only last as long as EVs are considered a novelty.

My company also has 3 charging stations that have free charging. And everyday people battle for them because the company isn't putting anymore in.
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