FSD With Order or Post-Delivery

[DanDi58]

With the recent price reduction of the MY (dropped $3k on Friday), if I were to order a MY without FSD, I can get the purchase price under $55,000 and get a $5,000 rebate for EV purchase in NJ. That would pay for more than half the cost of adding it post-delivery. My question is, is it truly the same functionality (current and future) by adding it post-delivery, as it would be to order it up front? (Since I'm not financing the car, I wouldn't be paying for FSD over the life of a loan).

Thx.

 

[f2000sa]

Yes, truely the same

 

[Silicon Desert]

yes, the same, but price can fluctuate in the future on FSD. Trend is price going up from time to time.

 

[chdavis]

I don’t see why anyone would order FSD upon delivery at this point in time. It’s the same price either way, and the hardware is the same regardless. The exception being that you’re paying sales tax on a basis that’s $8k higher. I believe I’m correct to say that outside of California, sales tax is not charged on FSD purchases made online. I know I did not pay sales tax on my FSD purchase.

 

[DanDi58]

Well, the sales tax is a moot issue at the moment here in NJ, as you don't pay any sales tax on an EV purchase.

 

[LevelHeaded]

I don’t see why anyone would order FSD upon delivery at this point in time. It’s the same price either way, and the hardware is the same regardless. The exception being that you’re paying sales tax on a basis that’s $8k higher. I believe I’m correct to say that outside of California, sales tax is not charged on FSD purchases made online. I know I did not pay sales tax on my FSD purchase.

This isn’t accurate. In many places you do pay sales tax on FSD after purchase.

 

[B5chung888]

With the recent price reduction of the MY (dropped $3k on Friday), if I were to order a MY without FSD, I can get the purchase price under $55,000 and get a $5,000 rebate for EV purchase in NJ. That would pay for more than half the cost of adding it post-delivery. My question is, is it truly the same functionality (current and future) by adding it post-delivery, as it would be to order it up front? (Since I'm not financing the car, I wouldn't be paying for FSD over the life of a loan).

Thx.

For me its a little different, currently I have M3 with FSD. I don't see it worth to buy it yet as so many things still have to iron out. I'm getting my MY on 24th without FSD. I hope this will help.

 

[chdavis]

This isn’t accurate. In many places you do pay sales tax on FSD after purchase.

Where?

 

[chdavis]

Well, the sales tax is a moot issue at the moment here in NJ, as you don't pay any sales tax on an EV purchase.

Except when it's over $55k, as you said.

 

[LevelHeaded]

Where?

Florida, Utah, Arizona, Washington for sure... but those are just the ones I know people have confirmed in. FSD is not classified as a software-only purchase after delivery

 

[chdavis]

Florida, Utah, Arizona, Washington for sure... but those are just the ones I know people have confirmed in. FSD is not classified as a software-only purchase after delivery

Good to know. Interesting.

 

[chdavis]

Florida, Utah, Arizona, Washington for sure... but those are just the ones I know people have confirmed in. FSD is not classified as a software-only purchase after delivery

I misspoke - I forgot I registered my Tesla to a company I have in Montana (as I do with all of my "nice" cars), specially for the purpose of tax efficiency and they used that corporate address on my FSD

 

[DanDi58]

Except when it's over $55k, as you said.

Actually, there is no MSRP limit for the tax exemption. All Tesla models are eligible.

 

[chdavis]

Actually, there is no MSRP limit for the tax exemption. All Tesla models are eligible.

Oh gotcha. So just the rebate? Makes sense.

 

[Anthony65]

Well, the sales tax is a moot issue at the moment here in NJ, as you don't pay any sales tax on an EV purchase.

Hey Dan I also live in New Jersey
The idea of not paying sales tax was an extra bonus.
I Pre-ordered the Model Y March 26 2019 . I got FSD for 6k at that time.
I believe it will just keep going up.
I would pick the cheaper route but it will only cost more later
I am expecting delivery end of month

 

[Masstify]

Florida, Utah, Arizona, Washington for sure... but those are just the ones I know people have confirmed in. FSD is not classified as a software-only purchase after delivery

So....I am in Utah, full tax here, AND...no federal or state credits or incentives. I think I read you get free super charging in SLC for a year. That's it. Thanks, LevelHeaded, for clarifying full tax on FSD even after market. Good to know it can be added later - even though still fully taxed.

 

[brkaus]

Well, the sales tax is a moot issue at the moment here in NJ, as you don't pay any sales tax on an EV purchase.

You will likely pay sales tax on EV accessories (like software purchased later).

Pretty sure I paid tax on FSD purchased during the big sale in TX.

 

[Greg007]

For me I added FSD shortly after delivery. It was taxable in CA whether ordered with car, or bought later.

The advantage of ordering FSD after delivery was being able to pay via credit card and earn a little cash back on the purchase.

 

[Speyside]

Just be aware that some car insurance companies will NOT cover the FSD cost if purchased after delivery.