Good evening everyone...
I currently hold Model X Reservation #2,813 and plan to pick up my vehicle at the Tesla factory in Freemont, CA and then drive it back to Texas. I live in Killeen and would like to come back on I-10 through El Paso. I took a look at the PlugShare app and saw that there are a few NEMA 14-50 locations to charge along the way but no SuperChargers. Has anyone else picked up their Tesla at the factory or made the trip from El Paso to Austin? I would very much like to hear from you on your experiences. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or if you can suggest a super awesome route to take coming home.
Thanks!
Craig
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for your comments! California taxes are definitely an issue. I spoke with Tesla and have tentatively made plans to pick up my Model X outside of California and then drive to the factory for the tour. I am a Texas resident and our tax rate on new vehicles is 6.25% compared to California that has a 10% tax rate. My question to Tesla was, "Where can I pick up my Model X proximal to California without getting screwed on taxes?" After some good conversation on where I wanted to travel after I get my vehicle, we decided that Scottsdale, AZ is where I will have my vehicle shipped. I could have selected Nevada but I wanted to see friends in San Diego and my dad in Wyoming before heading back to Texas. So, once again excited about getting my vehicle and see the Tesla factory early next year.
I currently hold Model X Reservation #2,813 and plan to pick up my vehicle at the Tesla factory in Freemont, CA and then drive it back to Texas. I live in Killeen and would like to come back on I-10 through El Paso. I took a look at the PlugShare app and saw that there are a few NEMA 14-50 locations to charge along the way but no SuperChargers. Has anyone else picked up their Tesla at the factory or made the trip from El Paso to Austin? I would very much like to hear from you on your experiences. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or if you can suggest a super awesome route to take coming home.
Thanks!
Craig
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for your comments! California taxes are definitely an issue. I spoke with Tesla and have tentatively made plans to pick up my Model X outside of California and then drive to the factory for the tour. I am a Texas resident and our tax rate on new vehicles is 6.25% compared to California that has a 10% tax rate. My question to Tesla was, "Where can I pick up my Model X proximal to California without getting screwed on taxes?" After some good conversation on where I wanted to travel after I get my vehicle, we decided that Scottsdale, AZ is where I will have my vehicle shipped. I could have selected Nevada but I wanted to see friends in San Diego and my dad in Wyoming before heading back to Texas. So, once again excited about getting my vehicle and see the Tesla factory early next year.
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