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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 11:24 PM
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ludhianviJan 13, 2023 11:24 PM
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Sorry in advance if this question has already been answered, I tried to keep up with the thread, but it's really hard.

I am still debating, but want to check on the tax credit eligibility before I take some action.

I didn't pay $7,500 in taxes on 2021 income (taxes filed in 2022). Haven't worked on my 2022 taxes yet, so dont know if I will be paying 7,500 in taxes come March/April when I file the taxes. I contribute a significant amount of my salary (still below the annual max limit) towards 401K. If I don't owe $7,500 in taxes when I file my 2022 return, can I lower my contributions to 401K or contribute to Roth, and as such pay more in taxes in 2023, and claim this $7500 on 2023 return (filing in 2024)?

I saw this on irs website [irs.gov]and it confused me: "You can use your modified AGI from the year you take delivery of the vehicle or the year before, whichever is less." What do they mean by whichever is less?

What I understand is that if I take delivery in 2023, then I can use either 2022 or 2023 AGI. So, if my 2022 AGI is less than 2023, then I won't be able to use 2023 AGI?

If I buy the car before filing 2022 tax return, and then see that I paid $7,500 in taxes, will I be able to claim the credit at the time of filing taxes this year, or have to wait till next year?

Sorry, if this is not clear, I am am myself confusedshake head

Thanks in advance for your help and advice.
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Jan 13, 2023 11:24 PM
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AkumaX
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Jan 13, 2023 11:24 PM
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Hello 2023 👋!
Jan 13, 2023 11:29 PM
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adaltaJan 13, 2023 11:29 PM
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Quote from PocketsThick :
It's because of the economic pain coming in 2023. Car sales are going to be down this year, the layoffs are already starting to happen. Tesla is trying to push as many sales as they can before the pain starts to be felt, and they aren't able to sell units as easily.
question not related to OP topic:

Do you think the stock market will drop dramatically this year and when?
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Jan 13, 2023 11:32 PM
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elitesoldierJan 13, 2023 11:32 PM
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Quote from Ricochet48 :
Most Americans spend WAY to much on their automobiles (as they view it as a reflection of their self image). My personal rule of thumb is with zero debt you shouldn't spend more than 1/3 of your gross income on the total price of your car. So to afford that new $50K car (all in) you should be making at least $150K (which is like top 10%, so yes only 10% should be doing that).

That stat was during a time when used car prices were insane (they have been coming down). Many always buy used, while others either held onto their cars for a while or simply overspent their budgets during this crazy car pricing time.
I bought a chevy bolt recently. Total price was around 30.5k. I get the 7.5k tax credit from fed, 2k from Cali and 1k from local gov incentives. So total cost is 20k. My income is around 60k so my purchase definitely falls into your definition and I definitely agree with it.
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samgotit
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Jan 13, 2023 11:32 PM
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Quote from adalta :
question not related to OP topic:

Do you think the stock market will drop dramatically this year and when?
By march it will be at the lows of covid.

Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, none will escape it.
Last edited by samgotit January 13, 2023 at 04:35 PM.
Jan 13, 2023 11:32 PM
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potsrJan 13, 2023 11:32 PM
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Dumbest question may b but let me try - Do Tesla price match if they drop the prices in 30 days. Those who took in Mid December like me it's a big difference 15k. What options do we have in all seriousness.
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CrazyOneJan 13, 2023 11:34 PM
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I've been waiting for a VW ID 4 for 1 year. The price went up + they removed some features but didn't lower the price. I was so tired with VW. I did a test drive and actually liked it. Ordered immediately. And deliver date in 3 days. That is the service we are talking about.

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Jan 13, 2023 11:34 PM
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vndragonslayerJan 13, 2023 11:34 PM
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Quote from yujie :
I know you are joking. My cousin bought a Porsche electric car(forgot what model) last Jan. He came to visit his sister in Dallas and then drive to Houston to pick up the car(shipped to Seattle, where he lives). That car was pretty unique and you don't see much this on the road. By the same token, i bought my M240i and don't see a lot of this on the road. Tesla is too generic like a Honda accord or something.
those porsche taycan arent cheap.. but hey u like expensive german luxury car. go for it
Jan 13, 2023 11:36 PM
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EliteDealHunterJan 13, 2023 11:36 PM
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Quote from potsr :
Dumbest question may b but let me try - Do Tesla price match if they drop the prices in 30 days. Those who took in Mid December like me it's a big difference 15k. What options do we have in all seriousness.
No. The price is the price on the day you buy it. Might drop $20k the next day.. sorry about your luck. No price adjustments.
Jan 13, 2023 11:36 PM
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pugxiwawaJan 13, 2023 11:36 PM
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Quote from EliteDealHunter :
The 3/Y design is 7 years old… a new iPhone comes out every year so if you buy one today it's not like you're buying a 7 year old design.
Wow we really reaching deep on finding things to hate about Tesla. This is so dumb I have no way of responding. Model Y came out 2019, how is that 7 years? In fact, that's shorter than what Apple is keeping it's current iPhone design.
Jan 13, 2023 11:37 PM
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enswaltersJan 13, 2023 11:37 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 - $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.

I hope this helps,
Tofu Vic
I did pretty much the same. Hindsight is always 20/20, but I absolutely love my Model Y so I can't complain that much.
Jan 13, 2023 11:37 PM
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vndragonslayerJan 13, 2023 11:37 PM
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Quote from potsr :
Dumbest question may b but let me try - Do Tesla price match if they drop the prices in 30 days. Those who took in Mid December like me it's a big difference 15k. What options do we have in all seriousness.
do you write elon a check for $15k if he raises price by that much? asking for him
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dekonickJan 13, 2023 11:38 PM
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Quote from ludhianvi :
Sorry in advance if this question has already been answered, I tried to keep up with the thread, but it's really hard.

I am still debating, but want to check on the tax credit eligibility before I take some action.

I didn't pay $7,500 in taxes on 2021 income (taxes filed in 2022). Haven't worked on my 2022 taxes yet, so dont know if I will be paying 7,500 in taxes come March/April when I file the taxes. I contribute a significant amount of my salary (still below the annual max limit) towards 401K. If I don't owe $7,500 in taxes when I file my 2022 return, can I lower my contributions to 401K or contribute to Roth, and as such pay more in taxes in 2023, and claim this $7500 on 2023 return (filing in 2024)?

I saw this on irs website [irs.gov]and it confused me: "You can use your modified AGI from the year you take delivery of the vehicle or the year before, whichever is less." What do they mean by whichever is less?

What I understand is that if I take delivery in 2023, then I can use either 2022 or 2023 AGI. So, if my 2022 AGI is less than 2023, then I won't be able to use 2023 AGI?

If I buy the car before filing 2022 tax return, and then see that I paid $7,500 in taxes, will I be able to claim the credit at the time of filing taxes this year, or have to wait till next year?

Sorry, if this is not clear, I am am myself confused

Thanks in advance for your help and advice.
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ThatJoeRussellguyJan 13, 2023 11:38 PM
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I bought my car not because I thought it was going to hold value but because I planned on driving it for a really long time because I really enjoy it. I'm glad they dropped the price, even though it will likely only be temporary, more people will get to enjoy their new Tesla like I have! Best car I've ever owned by far.
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KnightshadeJan 13, 2023 11:38 PM
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Quote from ludhianvi :
Sorry in advance if this question has already been answered, I tried to keep up with the thread, but it's really hard.

I am still debating, but want to check on the tax credit eligibility before I take some action.

I didn't pay $7,500 in taxes on 2021 income (taxes filed in 2022). Haven't worked on my 2022 taxes yet, so dont know if I will be paying 7,500 in taxes come March/April when I file the taxes. I contribute a significant amount of my salary (still below the annual max limit) towards 401K. If I don't owe $7,500 in taxes when I file my 2022 return, can I lower my contributions to 401K or contribute to Roth, and as such pay more in taxes in 2023, and claim this $7500 on 2023 return (filing in 2024)?

I saw this on irs website [irs.gov]and it confused me: "You can use your modified AGI from the year you take delivery of the vehicle or the year before, whichever is less." What do they mean by whichever is less?

What I understand is that if I take delivery in 2023, then I can use either 2022 or 2023 AGI. So, if my 2022 AGI is less than 2023, then I won't be able to use 2023 AGI?

If I buy the car before filing 2022 tax return, and then see that I paid $7,500 in taxes, will I be able to claim the credit at the time of filing taxes this year, or have to wait till next year?

Sorry, if this is not clear, I am am myself confusedshake head

Thanks in advance for your help and advice.


You might want to use a lower AGI because above a certain AGI you don't get the credit (150k for single people, 300k for married filing jointly)

This has nothing to do with having enough tax burden to make use of the credit though.


Look at line 24 on your 1040.

Is it $7500 or more? If so you get the full tax credit.

If it's less you only get the number on that line worth of the tax credit.

Yes you could reduce your IRA contribution and it would increase that number- if that makes sense or not depends on your individual situation.

You could also convert some of your IRA to a ROTH- as that increases your taxable income for the year- to "use" any of the credit you otherwise would not... again if that makes sense personally will depend on your specific situation.

(other suggestions on generating one-off income to use the credit have also been mentioned, like selling a stock for a gain, which is also income, and so on)

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