Hi fellow Jersey drivers!
Just wanted to add that aside from the no state sales tax on a BEV (plug-in hybrids still have to pay it), everything was correct above, it's the sales price minus the destination and documentation fees. So, feel free to get the LR AWD and add a Hitch or something like that, but be mindful you can't go over $55,000.
In
@siba 's original post, I would suggest waiting until after purchase for FSD. This may mean you have to pay more in the long term, but keep in mind you're saving $5000 by doing it this way.
Personally I just want it to keep me in the lane and keep my distance from the guy ahead of me. I don't need it nor want it to do
everything, at least not yet...
@Trustedpro The state EV rebate is based off your mileage. I believe it's $25 per mile of all-electric range the vehicle can travel - which means that PHEV's can also claim this credit - and it maxes out at 200 miles, which is $5000. But again, if you decided to buy a RAV4 Prime or something, you'd still have to pay 6.625% of the net purchase price as sales tax, which eats into that rebate.
Also,
don't forget to register your EZPass for the discounted green EV toll program. I'm curious to hear if you're using the exterior license plate tag mount or if you're using an interior mount. I have mine mounted on the top-left interior of the windshield (driver side top) on my Subaru because it has the cameras in the front and I can't mount it behind the mirror.
The NJ plan
also has provisions for a rebate for any home renovations/repairs necessary to charge your new EV - I think $500?. I was considering installing a 240V30A line in my garage, which will also require me to upgrade my panel since it's maxed out. This job will cost about $1200 start-to-finish, but if I can put in the $1200 to the Federal Government at tax time for a 30% rebate which brings the price down to $840, and then claim the $500 NJ rebate, that's $340 for a new electric panel (which is probably safer, anyway) and the new circuit/outlet. I wouldn't plan on using the Tesla HPWC yet, but I might consider in the future. I'd honestly probably be fine with a 6-20 line (240v16a charging speed), but I'd have to upgrade my panel either way. Might as well push for 30A with an effective charging rate of 24a. Anything over that is overkill for me.
Happy motoring!
