I've ordered a Tesla Model Y Long Range, for delivery in February to qualify for the tax credit for sure, delivery in Portland, OR. However, I'm abroad in Thailand until April. My brother can pick it up for me, and Tesla initially said 'No problem if paid in full' which I can do remotely. Yet another Tesla staff says this is impossible, that WA requires registrant himself to pick it up and power of attorney is not an option.
I'm looking hard for options. Can you pick up a vehicle that will be in storage without registering it till it begins use? WA has a permit available to move an unregistered vehicle on a one time basis. Or register it in Oregon, and then change to WA when I get back in April?
I gather I need to resolve this before the VIN is issued in the next week or two, or the registration information gets complicated. I also need to make sure I don't miss out on the tax credit. What a mess!
I'm looking hard for options. Can you pick up a vehicle that will be in storage without registering it till it begins use? WA has a permit available to move an unregistered vehicle on a one time basis. Or register it in Oregon, and then change to WA when I get back in April?
I gather I need to resolve this before the VIN is issued in the next week or two, or the registration information gets complicated. I also need to make sure I don't miss out on the tax credit. What a mess!