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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 30, 2023 11:19 PM
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thinh4u2Jan 30, 2023 11:19 PM
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Quote from foxblur :
I was expecting to hear back at the end of next week or the week after but I was just was notified that I have to take delivery next Monday - Wednesday so I have to find another loan.
Honestly, if I can't get the loan in time, I'd rather just take delivery and make sure I get the 7500 tax credit. The loan, you can refinance, or pay off early. The 7500 is all or none lol
Jan 30, 2023 11:27 PM
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575riderJan 30, 2023 11:27 PM
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So my exact order is now available on online inventory, but of course price is now higher and above $55K. Any way local Tesla center can fulfill my order with that one at the original price, rather than waiting and hoping I get the custom order before March? Thanks.
Last edited by 575rider January 30, 2023 at 04:33 PM.
Jan 30, 2023 11:39 PM
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sk101Jan 30, 2023 11:39 PM
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Quote from thinh4u2 :
Honestly, if I can't get the loan in time, I'd rather just take delivery and make sure I get the 7500 tax credit. The loan, you can refinance, or pay off early. The 7500 is all or none lol
Can you still refinance if you pay all out of pocket?
Jan 30, 2023 11:44 PM
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ahtexas07Jan 30, 2023 11:44 PM
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Quote from 575rider :
So my exact order is now available on online inventory, but of course price is now higher and above $55K. Any way local Tesla center can fulfill my order with that one at the original price, rather than waiting and hoping I get the custom order before March? Thanks.
Call them, if that vehicle still available they can add to your account for the price before increase, if you placed order before price increased.
Jan 30, 2023 11:46 PM
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happens31Jan 30, 2023 11:46 PM
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Quote from pnguye70 :
Of course, I went with Wells Fargo lol
We should start listing the banks with the cheapest rate and the agency they pulled for the loan.
Jan 30, 2023 11:49 PM
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happens31Jan 30, 2023 11:49 PM
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Quote from pnguye70 :
Of course, I went with Wells Fargo lol
Penfed gave me a higher rate also which has kept me from pulling the trigger. I really don't like to many credit inquiries on my report but I do want the best rate my high score can get.
Jan 30, 2023 11:51 PM
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575riderJan 30, 2023 11:51 PM
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Quote from ahtexas07 :
Call them, if that vehicle still available they can add to your account for the price before increase, if you placed order before price increased.
Thank you. Thought I read about others doing just that. Unfortunately, can't get anyone to pick up it seems. Second time I've tried in past couple weeks and just remain on hold. Guess only the local center can do this, or can someone at the general Tesla number do it?

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Jan 30, 2023 11:57 PM
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575riderJan 30, 2023 11:57 PM
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And...it's gone before they would pick up.

Finally got through, but was told if they transferred the order to the one available on online inventory, I would have to pay the quoted online price.
Last edited by 575rider January 30, 2023 at 05:05 PM.
Jan 31, 2023 12:08 AM
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raghuureddyJan 31, 2023 12:08 AM
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Quote from bumoftheday :
Ordered a model y long range Saturday afternoon. Blue color, everything else base. Got VIN today and set pickup appointment for 2/9.

I was worried I'd lose the tax credit, but this is way quicker than expected. Now to get the charger installed.
I have ordered the exact same on 1/22 but my estimated delivery is 3/11 to 3/30 😔
Jan 31, 2023 12:15 AM
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CycloneFWJan 31, 2023 12:15 AM
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Quote from sk101 :
Can you still refinance if you pay all out of pocket?
It depends on the bank. PenFed and Digital both have given me loans in the past like that. Some lenders won't though because they view it as someone overextended and getting a loan on their car vs. someone paying cash to smooth the transaction and then reimbursing themselves.
Jan 31, 2023 12:25 AM
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dealer89Jan 31, 2023 12:25 AM
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Do I need to update insurnace information to schedule the delivery date? Or, insurance needs to be updated before delivery?
Jan 31, 2023 12:34 AM
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Freeloader87Jan 31, 2023 12:34 AM
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Quote from dealer89 :
Do I need to update insurnace information to schedule the delivery date? Or, insurance needs to be updated before delivery?
Before delivery or they not going to let you take the car.
Jan 31, 2023 12:45 AM
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twoweeledJan 31, 2023 12:45 AM
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Yeah, PenFed has a tough time beating rates atm. They seem to be somewhat risk off because they know a lot of loans are going to default in the days ahead. Auto loan bubble is getting worse based on statistics.

Have personally used PenFed in the past multiple times, but I usually do that only if I was looking to Refi down from another bank.

For example: If you ever want to buy a car quickly, use Suntrust Unsecured Auto Loan. They'll wire you funds within 24 hours but at a higher rate. Then you refi into something like PenFed cause they will allow you to do that.

For my current Tesla, cause it was a business vehicle, I went through Tesla directly, and it went over to Chase Auto, for 2.24% at the time (however, that was over a year ago). Not as helpful now, but for those looking into business loans - that might be an option to look into.
I've also financed before with Penfed. My current car is financed with Penfed. They were/are excellent in my opinion. Trouble free and quick for me. 3 years ago, I got a 3% with them in a matter of a couple of days, while becoming a member within those couple of days. I wish I could get a competitive rate with them now, they were so good. Strangely, the rate dropped a bit after my financing. But I was told by Penfed, they don't refinance their own loans. That I would have to pay my car off then finance again! I did it and went quick. Strange.
I've been approved by Tesla. Received a letter from Wells Fargo about my loan. I called Wells Fargo to make sure everything is a go, and the person (no interest whatsoever) says they don't get involved till I have the car. I told him, I don't think I'll be getting the car till I get the loan. We went round and round. I don't know how this is going to play out and I'm not waiting till the day of. I'll be securing a loan somewhere else. I'm not after bottom rung rate. I'm good with a compromise between good service and a good rate.
I know what you mean about expected auto defaults. I've heard it too.
Jan 31, 2023 12:46 AM
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caymeraJan 31, 2023 12:46 AM
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Quote from thinh4u2 :
Anyone got approval from USSFCU for a loan? Curious to see what rates you were given.

We just got an approval for 3.49% not the < 3% I was hoping, but still better than the 5.34% from Tesla.
https://www.ussfcu.org/resources/...auto-loans

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Jan 31, 2023 12:49 AM
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sleekwalletJan 31, 2023 12:49 AM
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Quote from thinh4u2 :
Anyone got approval from USSFCU for a loan? Curious to see what rates you were given.

We just got an approval for 3.49% not the < 3% I was hoping, but still better than the 5.34% from Tesla.

not bad, did you open an account with a $65 donation? Thanks

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