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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,
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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
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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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Feb 04, 2023 12:36 AM
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turns2stoneFeb 04, 2023 12:36 AM
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Quote from Thelnel52 :
No one asked me, but my wife picked one up a couple weeks ago with the initial price drop. Initial feedback:
1. I didn't realize it at the time, but we bought the 269 mile version, not the 330 something mile version. God Dammit.
2. Got the Tesla charger installed at our carport for $300. That was much less painful than I expected.
3. Cruise control is a must to get decent mileage, and I have more trouble getting cruise control to operate as expected in this car than I have in any of my previous cars, spanning just about every brand- Pontiac (3x), VW, Mercedes, Chevy, Subaru, Ford.
4. On that note, everything in the car is just different enough that it's jarring to my 40 year old ass. I'm driving a $25k Ford Maverick that has normal door handles, framed windows, and physical buttons and dials for the AC and Carplay.
5. I wanted to hate it, but the driving itself is fun. My dream car was my 2016 Chevy SS, this is faster.
6. EVs in general are cool, but there's no way that shoppers would let GM, Toyota, or VW get away with the fit and finish and general quirkiness of this car, especially at this price point.
7. Hardcore Tesla fans kind of suck. Most of them weren't "car people" until they got the Tesla, and it shows. The per capita rate of vanity plates is way too high and they refer to their cars as "Teslas" with way too much pride.

In light of all of the above, I'm really looking forward to buying an EV for myself from a major manufacturer. This performance, free (with solar) fuel, and normal farking Carplay, leather, and doors would be pretty sweet.
I wouldn't feel bad about getting the 269mi version.

The 269mi Model Y is literally got the most advanced car (production wise) that Tesla makes. It has the 4680 batteries, and a mega cast front and rear chassis. The only vehicle they have built like that.
Last edited by turns2stone February 3, 2023 at 05:47 PM.
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Quote from mixxen :
You'll get a bigger motor, bigger tires, bigger brakes, lower suspension, and a spoiler. If you want a more fun and sportier ride, it is a no-brainer now with the tax credit.

The low-profile tires need a bit more care and are more expensive to replace. My current car has low-profile tires, and you'll need to be careful around potholes and speed bumps as they can damage the rim. But if you don't like the wheels, you could always swap them out and sell them.
You will not get a bigger motor, MYP and MYLR has the same motor, the additional horsepower and top speed are through a software upgrade.

You will not get different brakes, it is the same as MYLR but it has fancy looking brake covers.
https://electrek.co/2023/01/16/te...r-hide-it/

You will get 21" wheels but the ride will be less comfortable compared to MYLR 19" Gemini wheels.

You will get spoiler and matrix headlights.
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slickskaFeb 04, 2023 12:43 AM
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Quote from seanleeforever :
Yes. It is worth it price wise. Consider the wheel upgrade itself is 2k, and performance software unlocked is 2k. That's already 4k. The performance version is a faster car with different suspension, brakes and other addons. I would be getting the performance if I didn't already take delivery of the long range Y for 4k extra.
However... Even the long range version of this car is faster than anything this car has business with. In term of needs? You don't really need the performance version, but it sure looks better and is of A batter value
any other reason to get the performance version is that you may have better chance find your car in the sea of teslaa
The brakes are actually same as the reg model, they are now just putting on caliber covers on the MYP….thats what I saw on some forums

For me the LR is the better car (comfy suspensions) with two kids and New England winters, the spoiler and wheels I can always add myself. The car is fast enough (faster then most cars on the road) so its not a big deal imo.
Last edited by slickska February 3, 2023 at 05:47 PM.
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CycloneFWFeb 04, 2023 12:48 AM
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Quote from seanleeforever :
Which is still slower than performance version. They are two different motor

but as I said before. LR is plenty fast, with better ride. and if you don't take the car to track, there isn't much need for the suspension upgrade (and would be a downgrade in ride quality), and you will almost never use the brake. but 4 k is still a good price for wheels and other cosmetics. I would have jumped on it if the opportunity was available to me. I value them around 5 to 6k. not 11k.
Right. What I was saying that if you feel the itch for more performance, but otherwise prefer the comforts of the LR, the boost is an option.

Likewise, I would switch to performance + towing if I didn't already have a vin and delivery next week.
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myvoipFeb 04, 2023 12:48 AM
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This might be slightly off topic. I was initially looking at Toyota Highlander (need 7 seats) for kids carpool. Other than that I don't need a 7 seater. From cost of ownership and comfort perspective, is there an argument for Model Y over highlander?
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SDSummerDayFeb 04, 2023 12:54 AM
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Quote from MurraytheDemonSkull :
You will not get a bigger motor, MYP and MYLR has the same motor, the additional horsepower and top speed are through a software upgrade.

You will not get different brakes, it is the same as MYLR but it has fancy looking brake covers.
https://electrek.co/2023/01/16/te...r-hide-it/

You will get 21" wheels but the ride will be less comfortable compared to MYLR 19" Gemini wheels.

You will get spoiler and matrix headlights.

well. you got matrix headlight if you car is out of fremont, performance or not (but not for austin build, which mine was so that's that)

as far as Motor goes, you can check your VIN.
if the 8th digit is E, it is Long Range, if it is F, it is performance, but it only identifies the installed motor. There have also been instances where that position reports a LR but has a P motor (but mine wasn't). To clarify, the 980 is the Performance motor and 990 is Long Range. i believe the 980 has a bit higher power ceiling, it is smaller but more expensive. even with the software unlock, with 990 you are still looking at 0.5 second slower in 0-60 (if it matters).

so i suppose if you are the lucky few that get 980 motor LR, then you may come close to a performance version with the software unlock. but otherwise paying 2k for that on a 990 motor is more of a comfort award for buyer's remorse (i.e. don't do it...)
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SDSummerDayFeb 04, 2023 12:56 AM
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Quote from CycloneFW :
Right. What I was saying that if you feel the itch for more performance, but otherwise prefer the comforts of the LR, the boost is an option.

Likewise, I would switch to performance + towing if I didn't already have a vin and delivery next week.
you could still reject the car once as long as you haven't drive it off the lot. so it is not like you past the point of no return.

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I got used mobile connector delivered today đŸ˜ˆ following up with tesla
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tueesFeb 04, 2023 01:11 AM
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Quote from BMBrad :
Ordered a MYLR, thinking about upgrading to the Performance version, is it worth it?
If you really like sporting feel, then go for it. Also, do you think you will be able to get it in time?
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CycloneFWFeb 04, 2023 01:15 AM
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Quote from seanleeforever :
you could still reject the car once as long as you haven't drive it off the lot. so it is not like you past the point of no return.
Hmmm. I doubt I would just do that. But if I end up needing to reject that build anyways, then yeah, I'll switch it to performance with towing.
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sidewinder33625Feb 04, 2023 01:31 AM
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Quote from mixxen :
You'll get a bigger motor, bigger tires, bigger brakes, lower suspension, and a spoiler. If you want a more fun and sportier ride, it is a no-brainer now with the tax credit.

The low-profile tires need a bit more care and are more expensive to replace. My current car has low-profile tires, and you'll need to be careful around potholes and speed bumps as they can damage the rim. But if you don't like the wheels, you could always swap them out and sell them.
some folks prefer practicality to raw performance. riding on those 21" staggered low profile (35 series) will be harsh unless the road is freshly paved. $400+ per tire replacement and there will be a lot of those due to the softer rubber and no rotations. not to mention there will be higher chance of damaging the tire/rim or both by hitting a pothole. ​another point is that it will likely increase the insurance premium. bigger brakes don't mean much when you have regen braking.

not everyone cares about shaving off 1 sec from 0-60. it is not always black and white as you put it and there are definitely tradeoffs. what you get for performance you lose in range, comfort, maintenance costs. you do get nice set of matrix lights though.
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turns2stoneFeb 04, 2023 01:35 AM
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Quote from sidewinder33625 :
some folks prefer practicality to raw performance. riding on those 21" staggered low profile (35 series) will be harsh unless the road is freshly paved. $400+ per tire replacement and there will be a lot of those due to the softer rubber and no rotations. not to mention there will be higher chance of damaging the tire/rim or both by hitting a pothole. ​another point is that it will likely increase the insurance premium. bigger brakes don't mean much when you have regen braking.

not everyone cares about shaving off 1 sec from 0-60. it is not always black and white as you put it and there are definitely tradeoffs. what you get for performance you lose in range, comfort, maintenance costs. you do get nice set of matrix lights though.
You can put smaller wheels/tires(new) on a Y Performance for <$2K. And might even come out ahead if you swap the OEM wheels with another Tesla Y owner. You'll improve your range, ride and 'curbing protection', while keeping the performance and looks.
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techie_reviewFeb 04, 2023 01:37 AM
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Quote from sidewinder33625 :
some folks prefer practicality to raw performance. riding on those 21" staggered low profile (35 series) will be harsh unless the road is freshly paved. $400+ per tire replacement and there will be a lot of those due to the softer rubber and no rotations. not to mention there will be higher chance of damaging the tire/rim or both by hitting a pothole. ​another point is that it will likely increase the insurance premium. bigger brakes don't mean much when you have regen braking.

not everyone cares about shaving off 1 sec from 0-60. it is not always black and white as you put it and there are definitely tradeoffs. what you get for performance you lose in range, comfort, maintenance costs. you do get nice set of matrix lights though.
From my understanding all MYLR comes with matrix too
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Quote from techie_review :
From my understanding all MYLR comes with matrix too
Not if built in Austin.

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sidewinder33625Feb 04, 2023 01:40 AM
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Quote from turns2stone :
You can put smaller wheels/tires(new) on a Y Performance for <$2K. And might even come out ahead if you swap the OEM wheels with another Tesla Y owner. You'll improve your range, ride and 'curbing protection', while keeping the performance and looks.
or just go with LR to begin with and save yourself some money and trouble while you're at it. then again, if its matrix lights and 1sec faster 0-60 you're after then by all means.

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