Texas refuses to renew registration of Tesla M3 without emissions test

[SlimJim]

 

[TomT]

Nope!

Wonder if it'll be considered a legal car dealership?

 

[StellarRat]

I think they check other things in Texas. My friend was denied (rightfully) because her tires had too little tread left.

 

[luke68bird]

Your car is also illegal and you could be cited at any time if you do not have mufflers.

 

[TexanEV]

It does. Short version of recent events: Tesla tried to have it changed. Dealership owners lobbied to not allow the change. Tesla builds huge factory in Texas.

Lol these dealerships r all fckd soon.

 

[byeLT4]

Your car is also illegal and you could be cited at any time if you do not have mufflers.

Oh crap... Maybe that'll be part of the next software update......

 

[r1200gs4ok]

We don't have emissions testing down here in southern Utah, but from what I've seen so far, Utah has it figured out. You will find that your registration renewal is more expensive on your Tesla than your ICE vehicles, because we don't pay any state tax on gasoline. So they get their nickel from you out of registration fees, instead. And it looks like their system has Tesla's flagged for not needing emissions testing, as well as paying higher registration fees.

yea....just like California.....new wifes renewal was increased by $165....Cant wait to see what my "S" increased by (2020)

 

[kbecks13]

LOL i'd love for them to find the OBD2 port that doesn't exist for doing the testing

 

[r1200gs4ok]

Kinda off topic, but...

Yup, totally agree. Here the car dealers got together and lobbied the Texas state government to prevent Tesla from selling cars direct to consumer, and Tesla opens a huge factory right in their front yard. Wonder if it'll be considered a legal car dealership?

true definition of " money talks"

 

[r1200gs4ok]

If you want to pass the emission test for M3, make sure to change the engine oil before going for test.

Oh, I thought it was the blinker oil

 

[Kevy Baby]

Wow, I don’t say this often, but it’s great to live in NJ!

- no sales tax on EVs
- $5000 rebate on new purchase & leases
- no inspections needed (so no ugly windshield sticker either!)
- great solar program
- low registration costs ($71.50 annually)
- HOV lane access indefinitely

Of course, our property taxes make up for all of it. LOL

Yeah, but you have to live in NJ...

 

[MichaelP90DL]

Knowing bureaucracy, it would be quicker to go get an emissions test. Have the tech lay the sniffer somewhere near the back of the car.

Now there's a really cool idea! I hope the OP does that and reports on what happened. I've wondered what kind of response I'd get to driving into a smog joint with Tessie. LOL LOL LOL

 

[jkdman123]

Wow, I don’t say this often, but it’s great to live in NJ!

- no sales tax on EVs
- $5000 rebate on new purchase & leases
- no inspections needed (so no ugly windshield sticker either!)
- great solar program
- low registration costs ($71.50 annually)
- HOV lane access indefinitely

Of course, our property taxes make up for all of it. LOL

Don’t worry. They’ll get around to fleecing EV owners sooner or later. The lure of the tax dollar is too great for politicians.

 

[Mrcarcrazy]

I thought Texas was the land of the free and blah blah blah..... Im sure once Tesla gets up and running Texas will figure it out.

Don’t worry, it’s still the best country in the world.

 

[dmurphy]

Don’t worry. They’ll get around to fleecing EV owners sooner or later. The lure of the tax dollar is too great for politicians.

oh absolutely - have to enjoy it while we’ve got it.

We’re just a tool right now while they thump the “we’re green!” chest. Once we’re worth more than marketing, they’ll come for our dollars for sure!

 

[Fobble]

Where do they plan to stick the emission wand since Tesla does not have the exhaust pipe? Oh wait, the guy doing the emission has a hole

 

[bob_p]

When I purchased our first Tesla - a 2013 S P85 in Jan 2013, it was one of the few Model S vehicles in our area (got stopped at traffic lights, restaurants, ...).

At the time, Tesla didn't have any service centers in Texas - it was up to me to get the vehicle inspected and handle the sales tax/license plate registration.

When I took the S to a nearby small garage for inspection, it was the first Tesla they had inspected - and it was pretty funny to see the open the front trunk looking for the engine...

Though once they realized it was an electric vehicle, they skipped the emission testing, and we haven't had any problem with state inspections for our Tesla vehicles.

 

[low2500]

You guys are ALL WRONG, my M3 has a fart mode that needs inspection

 

[SRMarco]

Wow, I don’t say this often, but it’s great to live in NJ!

- no sales tax on EVs
- $5000 rebate on new purchase & leases
- no inspections needed (so no ugly windshield sticker either!)
- great solar program
- low registration costs ($71.50 annually)
- HOV lane access indefinitely

Of course, our property taxes make up for all of it. LOL

I live in NJ and am not aware of HOV lane access in either NJ or NY. Can you provide some info?

 

[rdunniii]

Oh come on, take the monkey off your back and take it to an inspection station and let them figure it out. And please video it for the rest of us. Tesla humor. Texas style.