Enright
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Here is something unsettling I'll share. Tesla texted me suggesting I check out the available inventory to get a model 3 sooner. I responded that "no m3Ps in available inventory qualify for the $7500 tax credit." They responded that no M3P qualifies for the tax credit. I then told them that the Tesla website specifically said "Your design qualifies for a $7,500 federal tax credit for eligible buyers," and shared the screen shot. (I ordered a white M3P with black interior for $53,990.)
Anybody else hear from Tesla that all M3Ps do not qualify? This will be a giant mess for Tesla if they say on their website that it qualifies when their staff knows it does not qualify. That's very deceptive.
The Tesla Advisors have not respond to my texts.
I think this is definitely the case of a specific staff member not being up to speed. The “to our understanding” disclaimer is same as “I’m not sure I know what I’m talking about, but…” I can see how someone would be confused. Many of the “eligible cars for 2023 EV credit lists” were drafted BEFORE the price cuts - so they omitted the M3P.
Having said that, anyone responding from Tesla should have the latest info. To put your mind at ease, ask them to check with a manager and confirm whether the sub $55k M3P qualifies or not without the “to our understanding” disclaimer.