I am awaiting delivery of my 60KWH, my rep has told me they need the car to be paid in full before receiving it. My question is, anyone else in Massachusetts had to pay the car in full prior to receiving it. They have told me it is due to registration. I am not comfortable paying the full amount at least until I know the car is in Massachusetts since why would I want to start paying a loan for a car I don't have in my possession.
From Tesla:
"In regards to the remaining $70,000 from the bank, we are asking you to pay before you receive the car. This is why – in MA, they do not issue temporary tags or plates. In order for us to complete registration, it will need to be fully paid for. If you were to wait until delivery to pay the remaining amount, it would take about 10+ days for us to complete the registration, and you would not be able to legally drive away with the car."
Why would it take 10 days to get a car registered?
Any owners in the state of Mass who can provide any insight would be appreciated.
From Tesla:
"In regards to the remaining $70,000 from the bank, we are asking you to pay before you receive the car. This is why – in MA, they do not issue temporary tags or plates. In order for us to complete registration, it will need to be fully paid for. If you were to wait until delivery to pay the remaining amount, it would take about 10+ days for us to complete the registration, and you would not be able to legally drive away with the car."
Why would it take 10 days to get a car registered?
Any owners in the state of Mass who can provide any insight would be appreciated.