CT rebate - upcoming changes to CHEAPR

[jaffy23`]

Some big changes coming to the CHEAPR rebate program on Oct 15th. Time to get your order in!

• Drop to $1500 (from $2000) BEVs that can do 200 miles
• Eligible MSRP reduction to $42k (so no more LR AWD).

DEEP: CHEAPR - FAQ

 

[paulk]

This doesn’t apply for a Tesla, since you can’t buy a new Tesla in CT. To use the CHEAPR rebate the car has to be purchased from a CT franchised car dealership.

 

[mreynolds767]

This doesn’t apply for a Tesla, since you can’t buy a new Tesla in CT. To use the CHEAPR rebate the car has to be purchased from a CT franchised car dealership.

Link clearly allows for Tesla if you read it
They make an exception for online direct car companies
The new lower limit specifically limits to the SR and SR+

 

[paulk]

I missed that! I had gotten that rebate when I had a VW e-golf, but wanted AWD cars for Connecticut winter. Now I have a 3 and an S, but I guess they’re priced out.

The RWD 3 might be okay in the snow if you use snow tires and go slow, stay off the roads on the really bad days.

 

[mreynolds767]

If that is the only concern with snow tires you will be fine, likely never need to stay home
The traction control is great and a RWD with snow tires should be as good as the AWD with all seasons
I doubt many CT awd owners will be putting snow tires on