How long before delivery do Tesla register the new cars

[Wattsisname]

Hello,

To new Model Y owners who have recently taken delivery, (congratulations), could please tell me how long before you received the new car was it registered by Tesla?

I notice on Autotrader, new model Ys offered for sale (at a healthy premium). They have all been registered in February, thereby missing out on the 22 plate and yet are not available until various times in March. Is this due to early registration while the cars are still enjoying their high seas cruise?

Additionally, are their any pitfalls of which you are aware, in buying an "unused" Tesla in this way?

Thank you.

 

[Kansalis]

They allocate the number plate to the car a week or so before collection but don't actually register it with DVLA until the day of collection.

 

[GRiLLA]

I would suggest the cars you are seeing will be 22 reg, just AutoTrader doesn't let them sell a car from the future.

The downside would be the price and the additional owner on the registration.