Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and Tesla

JK929 · Jul 24, 2020

It seems that this program is active again and that Tesla is now participating in it!

I searched around the forums and found an open thread on this topic in the General forum, but I’d like to ask California residents who’ve used the program specifically to buy a Tesla vehicle how the program works.

Per their website, it says that you can only use the grant at participating dealerships, but how would this work since Tesla sells directly to their customers and have no dealerships?

Does anyone have any experience with the CVAP?

NOTE: This program is only available in California.
Program Link: - Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

dmh444 · Jul 24, 2020

My guess is that most will not quality because of the income threshold. If you can afford a $60K+ car, you're probably making more than the allocated household income to quality for this program (e.g. $105K max gross annual income for family of 4).

JK929 · Jul 24, 2020

dmh444 said:
My guess is that most will not quality because of the income threshold. If you can afford a $60K+ car, you're probably making more than the allocated household income to quality for this program (e.g. $105K max gross annual income for family of 4).

Oh, I understand that, but for the small percentage that do qualify though, I’m wondering how this works with Tesla. I emailed Tesla and the CVAP to see if they can answer my question. I believe I could qualify and maybe someone in the forums has experience with this program.

Bombadgen · Jul 24, 2020

The income qualifications are quite restrictive

everydaychris · Jul 24, 2020

Cool. Would like more info as well!

OrangeFireFish · Jul 24, 2020

Bombadgen said:
The income qualifications are quite restrictive

True but low income doesn’t always equal to low wealth. For example retirees might be able to benefit from this program.

Bombadgen · Jul 24, 2020

OrangeFireFish said:
True but low income doesn’t always equal to low wealth. For example retirees might be able to benefit from this program.

True, and not implying anything as such. But just that on this forum I would think it would disqualify a large number of users

RoBoRaT · Jul 25, 2020

JK929 said:
It seems that this program is active again and that Tesla is now participating in it!

I searched around the forums and found an open thread on this topic in the General forum, but I’d like to ask California residents who’ve used the program specifically to buy a Tesla vehicle how the program works.

Per their website, it says that you can only use the grant at participating dealerships, but how would this work since Tesla sells directly to their customers and have no dealerships?

Does anyone have any experience with the CVAP?

NOTE: This program is only available in California.
Program Link: - Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

Last I checked (few days ago) Tesla is not participating and not listed as a participant "dealership" since they are not a dealership.

OP, can you confirm otherwise?

You can use the grant to buy used Tesla from participating dealerships.

I've sent Tesla info requesting to participate but never heard back.

CVAP manager confirm via email (few months ago) that Tesla is not a participant to CVAP.

everydaychris · Jul 25, 2020

Got an email yesterday:
Just recently we have started a partnership with Tesla and you are now able to use your CVAP grant to purchase a Tesla vehicle.

I hope this answers your questions,

JK929 · Jul 25, 2020

aznkorboi said:
Got an email yesterday:
Just recently we have started a partnership with Tesla and you are now able to use your CVAP grant to purchase a Tesla vehicle.

I hope this answers your questions,

Really? Do you have a screenshot of this email, if possible? Haha

everydaychris · Jul 25, 2020

JK929 said:
Really? Do you have a screenshot of this email, if possible? Haha

JK929 · Jul 25, 2020

RoBoRaT said:
Last I checked (few days ago) Tesla is not participating and not listed as a participant "dealership" since they are not a dealership.

OP, can you confirm otherwise?

You can use the grant to buy used Tesla from participating dealerships.

I've sent Tesla info requesting to participate but never heard back.

CVAP manager confirm via email (few months ago) that Tesla is not a participant to CVAP.View attachment 568739

That’s exactly what I was thinking! This incentive is listed under Tesla’s website, but yes, no Tesla stores are listed under participating dealerships.

I asked a Tesla advisor about the program and if I can use the grant if am approved for one. He said he will ask the finance team if it is applicable to my purchase and I haveN’t heard back since (this response was yesterday the 24th).

And now aznkorboi just said someone from CVAP emailed him saying they started a partnership with Tesla, so I guess there’s no clear answer yet on new Tesla vehicles?

JK929 · Jul 25, 2020

aznkorboi said:
View attachment 568763

Oh, that’s very interesting. I wonder if they meant you can only use it to purchase a used Tesla provided it meets their used vehicle requirements.

Thanks for the screenshot!

RoBoRaT · Jul 25, 2020

JK929 said:
Oh, that’s very interesting. I wonder if they meant you can only use it to purchase a used Tesla provided it meets their used vehicle requirements.

Thanks for the screenshot!

That is awesome! Thanks @aznkorboi.
Need to get details on how to use it with Tesla.

everydaychris · Jul 25, 2020

Yeah! Since it seems like it's so new it may take a bit for things to start happening esp with covid

JK929 · Jul 25, 2020

aznkorboi said:
Yeah! Since it seems like it's so new it may take a bit for things to start happening esp with covid

I just got confirmation from a Tesla Advisor that they are not an approved “dealership” so you can’t use the grant towards a purchase of a new Tesla vehicle.

You would be able to use it towards a used Tesla from an approved dealership.

Oh well. Lol

everydaychris · Jul 25, 2020

JK929 said:
I just got confirmation from a Tesla Advisor that they are not an approved “dealership” so you can’t use the grant towards a purchase of a new Tesla vehicle.

You would be able to use it towards a used Tesla from an approved dealership.

Oh well. Lol

Aww lame. Thanks for that

RoBoRaT · Jul 27, 2020

JK929 said:
I just got confirmation from a Tesla Advisor that they are not an approved “dealership” so you can’t use the grant towards a purchase of a new Tesla vehicle.

You would be able to use it towards a used Tesla from an approved dealership.

Oh well. Lol

Well, well, well..CVAP people confirmed via email Tesla is NOW approved as a "dealer" for the program.

See email response dated today, 27 July 2020.

JK929 · Jul 27, 2020

RoBoRaT said:
Well, well, well..CVAP people confirmed via email Tesla is NOW approved as a "dealer" for the program.

See email response dated today, 27 July 2020.

View attachment 569694

Oh, that’s exciting! I’ll let the Tesla Advisor I’m contacting know... I also emailed CVAP directly and am hoping for a response soon so I can show him haha

Thank you!

everydaychris · Jul 28, 2020

LOL. I feel like they dont know.

I just got this response from Priscilla:
I am sorry that you are getting mixed messages.

Yes, Tesla is not a dealership. Tesla's showrooms are essentially extensions and showrooms and not dealerships. When a person purchases a car from a showroom, they're technically buying from online.

Yes, the CVAP grant can be used to purchase a used Tesla from an approved dealership.

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