To me this seems safest for both you and your CU.CU is aware of Tesla's requirements and is prepared to accommodate them by paying forward, i.e., ahead of the delivery date.
This brings up an interesting consideration to the idea of rejecting delivery of a car that is in some way not up to snuff. As in, it's not going to happen. Not going to reject a car that has been borrowed against and paid for.
Right? Does not seem right.
I am going to ask CU and Tesla about this scenario. I would much rather prefer to have a blank check or a DFR in hand and only proceed with the loan and payment from CU to Tesla after I have had a chance to examine and accept the car.
Realistically though, I understand why Tesla requires the funds be in their possession at the time of delivery.
Would you sell something to someone you don’t know and take the payment days or even a week later?