Purchasing Model S Outside of California - Do I get the EV Rebate?

[TWYNBYZ]

I've been a long term lurker of this forum (which is a wealth of information) and have been doing some research before purchasing a 2017 or later Model S P90 within the next 2 to 3 months. However I've noticed that used Model S prices outside of my state (CA) seem to be significantly less in different parts of the country which has made me a bit hesitant. With that said, if I purchase a Model S from outside of CA would I still be eligible for the CA rebate as long as the Model S has not been registered in CA? Would I still be eligible for the federal rebate?

i've purchased plenty of ice cars outside of CA so i'm familiar with the registration process but wasn't sure about my eligibility regarding the EV rebates. Lastly outside of what I mentioned above should there be anything else to be concerned about? I'm targeting low mileage Model S's (preferably below 12K miles) but any additional advice or insight the forum could provide would be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[evalst2018]

Yes, I did just that, purple sticker in hand. Though CA has lower prices on models as there is way more inventory.

 

[evalst2018]

Yes you get the sticker, no the CA rebate unless it meets the following conditions, ( max 7500 miles)

Terms and Conditions

 

[Cheburashka]

Pretty sure the car has to be new to get any sort of rebate.

You will get the purple sticker though.

 

[murphyS90D]

You must be the first owner to get the Federal tax credit. It's not a rebate.

 

[drklain]

You must be the first owner to get the Federal tax credit. It's not a rebate.

He's not talking about the Federal Tax Credit, he's talking about something California residents get and wants to know if he can buy a car outside of CA, bring it into CA and still get the CA rebate....

 

[Cheburashka]

The CA rebate also clearly states that you must be the purchaser of a new vehicle though.

 

[TWYNBYZ]

Thanks for all of your response.

Some of you got me thinking I'd be better off purchasing a new 2018 directly from Tesla (I do see a few on Tesla's website) being that I'd get both the CA and Fed Rebate (if there is one). If I do decide to go with a 2018 Model S, how do I go about negotiating any type of discount as I've seen several forum members stating that they were able to negotiate and/or obtain a discount on cars sitting in inventory?

Thanks again for responses!

 

[evalst2018]

Used Tesla you may save a bundle...certainly more than the $2500 CA rebate. But yes, please check the link I posted, you mush by it with less than 7500, you can buy it out of state. You can by a demo car with a few thousand miles it would qualify.

 

[Keith909man]

Thanks for all of your response.

Some of you got me thinking I'd be better off purchasing a new 2018 directly from Tesla (I do see a few on Tesla's website) being that I'd get both the CA and Fed Rebate (if there is one). If I do decide to go with a 2018 Model S, how do I go about negotiating any type of discount as I've seen several forum members stating that they were able to negotiate and/or obtain a discount on cars sitting in inventory?

Thanks again for responses!

I just sent you a message in your inbox with lots of great info on how to do this

 

[TWYNBYZ]

I just sent you a message in your inbox with lots of great info on how to do this

Thanks for the message. I just replied back!!

 

[AMPd]

Yes, I did just that, purple sticker in hand. Though CA has lower prices on models as there is way more inventory.

No, he would not be eligible for the EV rebate. It must be a NEW vehicle, never registered before.

 

[drklain]

Demo vehicles have never been titled and are sold as new vehicles even though they are discounted and may have several thousand miles on them...Many of those are listed in Tesla's inventory.

 

[TWYNBYZ]

So guys I have an update. I decide to go brand new and located a heavily discounted 2018 75D in Tesla's standing inventory. The original price was $77K but I'm getting it for $63.6K. That price is significantly cheaper than some of the lightly used Model S's I was looking at. I feel somewhat relieve that I'm getting a new vehicle versus a used one. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated.

Thank you for your help!!!