I stopped by the local Tesla store today to check out the changes they made to the 2021 model year. Had an interesting conversation with the sales guy. I never know what to believe from these guys as almost everything the reps have told me so far has generally been wrong.
One example today was my discussing the CA rebate with him. I told him that I was not eligible because I already received the incentive on my current Model 3. He tells me there is no limit to the number of rebates you can apply for. So I pull up the CA EV website and show him where it says limit one per person. So he responds “yeah well you can always have your spouse apply for it”. Well OK, but how about the first statement you made that was completely wrong? And what if you don’t have a spouse, of they already applied for the rebate as well?
Anyways, he brought up an interesting thought. He said I could place a deposit on a 2021 Model 3 but keep the order in suspense for up to a year. Then if the federal tax credit extension passes and Teslas become eligible for the rebate, I can take delivery. I asked him if Tesla was locking in the price at the time the order was placed. He said he wasn’t sure.
Has anyone else talked to Tesla about doing this? At the moment I can order a white LR/AWD/18” aero car for $44,490 after deducting the $1,500 CA Clean Reward. If Tesla was willing to sell me the car at this price and it was eligible for a $7,000 tax credit, that would be a great deal.
One example today was my discussing the CA rebate with him. I told him that I was not eligible because I already received the incentive on my current Model 3. He tells me there is no limit to the number of rebates you can apply for. So I pull up the CA EV website and show him where it says limit one per person. So he responds “yeah well you can always have your spouse apply for it”. Well OK, but how about the first statement you made that was completely wrong? And what if you don’t have a spouse, of they already applied for the rebate as well?
Anyways, he brought up an interesting thought. He said I could place a deposit on a 2021 Model 3 but keep the order in suspense for up to a year. Then if the federal tax credit extension passes and Teslas become eligible for the rebate, I can take delivery. I asked him if Tesla was locking in the price at the time the order was placed. He said he wasn’t sure.
Has anyone else talked to Tesla about doing this? At the moment I can order a white LR/AWD/18” aero car for $44,490 after deducting the $1,500 CA Clean Reward. If Tesla was willing to sell me the car at this price and it was eligible for a $7,000 tax credit, that would be a great deal.