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expiredMurraytheDemonSkull posted Jan 13, 2023 4:18 AM

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

$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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Jan 20, 2023 5:24 PM
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thinh4u2Jan 20, 2023 5:24 PM
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Quote from sunnys4776 :
Was able to get an electrician to install Nema 14-50 outlet for mobile connector not installing wall charger. My electrical box won't support and its expensive to upgrade. I would if planned to stay at current location for long term. Local credit union is best option.
How much did this cost? How far from breaker? And where do u live?
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SittingMooseJan 20, 2023 5:39 PM
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Solar installations have plummeted as people are finding out the return on investment is dismal and likely won't ever pay for the equipment and maintenance. Spending $30,000 on up is nonsense. I did my research with friends and neighbors here in California and everyone said never again. Some required a new roof for the install of panels, one person had leaks, and seems always something needs attention. I'm sure there are situations where it may work, but talk to actual homeowners (not the ones that a company gives you) and do the math.
A few things:
  1. Solar should not cost $30,000 upfront unless you're getting a massive system (Like 12KW massive)...not to mention the 26% tax credit
  2. Your research with friends and neighbors is certainly a series of unfortunate outliers. If they needed an entirely new roof for install panels they were either taken for a ride by a skeezy solar contractor (those do exist unfortunately), or their roof was generally in bad shape and had to be replaced anyways.
  3. The beauty of solar panels is they rarely need any attention. Yes, once in a blue moon, or if you have an awful solar installer, you may have a panel that gets disconnected, but solar panels are crazy reliable. The most you have to do is hose them down once a year if you get a lot of dust.
  4. ROI is totally dependent on where you live, I'll give you that. I'm in SoCal where we have some of the highest electricity rates in the nation (and most available sunlight). It's getting to the point where, if you can afford solar, you'd be foolish not to get it.
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cheapodealJan 20, 2023 5:39 PM
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Thank you for sharing! I also own GX460, I do believe MY&GX460 will be the perfect combination for a happy life ! Smilie
Happy life do not come with any kind of car....

Happy life comes with NO wife.

(Happy wife Happy life is MYTH)
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leochengJan 20, 2023 5:42 PM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Buy a Tesla Model 3 at $46K + tax, less $7,500 tax credit at the time of filing... or wait for a 2023 Toyota Prius LE AWD for around $30K + tax.

Electricity in California is probably $0.28/kWh, but then you're comparing a somewhat luxury car vs. econobox.
Tesla is nothing lux, but the price point, look at the buid quality, interior feel and material.
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tonkotsuJan 20, 2023 5:47 PM
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Quote from faing :
Today, more people rush out buying new Tesla because of the price drop (back to normal price). What if the prices drop further in a few months? I don't need a car now, but if new Model Y LR can be had for below $40k, I will get one. Just dream on......
with this massive price drop, tesla basically corrected its own price and reset it back to market value

I bought one when this deal showed up because all the hybrid/plugins i were looking at were all marked up significantly and then the price drop happened and in my area (socal) the model y actually undercut several of the options I was looking at (due to dealer markup)

if tesla drops again, it'll be even better for all EV/plugin buyers because it will force everyone else to lower prices

I doubt another price drop like this will happen. It may drop $3,750 after march if the treasure dept gets it together and writes up rules for the EV credit like they said

Other than that, dropping any more than $3,750 would set tesla's cars below market value for the category, which doesn't make sense and it would start competing with hybrids and even some non hybrids with similar feature sets
Jan 20, 2023 5:49 PM
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LovelyRain4135Jan 20, 2023 5:49 PM
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Quote from leocheng :
Tesla is nothing lux, but the price point, look at the buid quality, interior feel and material.
Tesla interior build quality may be inferior, I agree. But the prius is good for getting grocery and fits grandma drivers. The performance of a tesla is superior in every way.
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tonkotsuJan 20, 2023 5:55 PM
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Quote from JohnD1987 :
California just passed new rules for solar making solar less financial beneficial. So if you are in CA, you have to get your solar plans in by April 13 2023 to be grandfathered into the more favorable rules
can you provide more details? i was considering it but won't if it'll be even less beneficial than it is now

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cannon007Jan 20, 2023 5:55 PM
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come on Elon drop more I have cash waiting 35-40k for Model Y for me
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Assgrabber2Jan 20, 2023 5:57 PM
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Test drove it yesterday. Dont like it. Will pass
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Quote from JohnD1987 :
California just passed new rules for solar making solar less financial beneficial. So if you are in CA, you have to get your solar plans in by April 13 2023 to be grandfathered into the more favorable rules
Quote from tonkotsu :
can you provide more details? i was considering it but won't if it'll be even less beneficial than it is now
JohnD1987 is referring to NEM 3.0. Because of this exact reason, I am currently researching and plan to submit an Interconnection Application by 04/13/2023 to have solar panels installed, which will allow me to be grandfathered into NEM 2.0.

For more information, check out this article: What is NEM 3.0 and How Will it Impact California Solar Owners? [solar.com]

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The biggest change between NEM 2.0 and NEM 3.0 is the value of export rates — or the value of excess electricity produced by solar systems. Under NEM 3.0, residential solar export rates will be based on an "Avoided Cost Calculator" instead of retail rates (what customers pay for electricity).
I hope this helps,
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vndragonslayerJan 20, 2023 6:02 PM
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Quote from tonkotsu :
with this massive price drop, tesla basically corrected its own price and reset it back to market value

I bought one when this deal showed up because all the hybrid/plugins i were looking at were all marked up significantly and then the price drop happened and in my area (socal) the model y actually undercut several of the options I was looking at (due to dealer markup)

if tesla drops again, it'll be even better for all EV/plugin buyers because it will force everyone else to lower prices

I doubt another price drop like this will happen. It may drop $3,750 after march if the treasure dept gets it together and writes up rules for the EV credit like they said

Other than that, dropping any more than $3,750 would set tesla's cars below market value for the category, which doesn't make sense and it would start competing with hybrids and even some non hybrids with similar feature sets
new 2023 prius going for 36k marked up lol. same as tesla 3..
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vndragonslayerJan 20, 2023 6:05 PM
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Quote from mrdizle :
Too many good EV SUVs being released in 2023-24...
They look much nicer than the bar of soap Model Y.
Question is, wait for those or get the Tesla?
def wait for those. especially a lyriq cadillac that will have a 1-2 year waiting list.. by time you get it, it will be like 70k marked up... big brain anti tesla slander going around without even thinking for a second if u can actually get ev from other auto maker within 1-2 months without paying up the butt markup or 1-2 years wait list... but its your money to spend

those $100k mercedes eqs is godlike.. everyone on sd is a millionaire so why buy trash qc tesla.. LOL
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MurraytheDemonSkull
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Anyone knows how IRS defines order date vs purchase date? It looks like there is a gray zone for Tesla orders that are placed before 1/1/23 but to be delivered after the Inflation Reduction Act kicked in.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/taxpros/fs-2022-42.pdf

Q8: If I purchase a new clean vehicle in 2022 that was made by a manufacturer that had already reached the manufacturer sales cap but it is not delivered until 2023, does the manufacturer sales cap still apply? (added December 29, 2022)

A8: Yes, the sales cap of 200,000 vehicles applies to vehicles sold before January 1, 2023. If you purchased a vehicle that is subject to the sales cap, it is not eligible for the credit regardless of when you place it in service.

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faingJan 20, 2023 6:09 PM
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Quote from tonkotsu :
with this massive price drop, tesla basically corrected its own price and reset it back to market value

I bought one when this deal showed up because all the hybrid/plugins i were looking at were all marked up significantly and then the price drop happened and in my area (socal) the model y actually undercut several of the options I was looking at (due to dealer markup)

if tesla drops again, it'll be even better for all EV/plugin buyers because it will force everyone else to lower prices

I doubt another price drop like this will happen. It may drop $3,750 after march if the treasure dept gets it together and writes up rules for the EV credit like they said

Other than that, dropping any more than $3,750 would set tesla's cars below market value for the category, which doesn't make sense and it would start competing with hybrids and even some non hybrids with similar feature sets
I 100% agree with what you said.

Unless the world agree with that EVs should be priced more than ICE cars, Model Y should be at $40k range (to my standard).

If cars market goes back to pre-pandemic level, we should not pay MSRP or above. People (including me) always find car deals for a few thousands dollar below MSRP.

Like I said, just dream on. But never say never, it may come true when more EV models flooding the market in the next couple years.
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