Got a Model 3 recently, when should I apply for HOV sticker and how?

[Tezla1]

I took delivery of a Model 3 on Nov 19.

I heard it's better to wait until January, 2019 to apply for the permit, true?

Also, can someone point me to a how-to on the steps required to apply for this CA HOV sticker?

TY

 

[commasign]

Correct. Wait until after 1/1/2019 to get 4 years of HOV access (rest of calendar year + 3 years).

Clean Air Vehicle Decals - High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Usage

Also wait until 1/1/2019 to get the PG&E rebate which increases from $500 to $800 on 1/1/2019.

Electric vehicle (EV) rebates

 

[Midway99]

Can you submit application with VIN# only or must we provide the actual license plate # too? Don’t think I’ll have mine Jan 1. Thx

 

[Tam]

Can you submit application with VIN# only or must we provide the actual license plate # too? Don’t think I’ll have mine Jan 1. Thx

The form clearly has a License Plate blank for you to fill in.

I have always waited for a license plate number before sending it in.

You can try sending it in blank and the worse would be that they'll ask what's your plate number.

 

[2018M3]

Good information guys, thanks