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There *IS* a serious question about how we pay for highway maintenance. Today it's through gas taxes. And that makes sense. The more you drive the more you pay. And except for lawn-mowers and mobile generators, gasoline consumption translates directly into road use.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!
I'm actually in Austin area too but had my inspection done by a gas station close to work. I don't remember having a problem. I was surprised it had to be inspected after only one year though. I thought a new car was good for 2 yrs without an inspection.I just received my State inspection (Pass) at the Tesla Pond Springs service center yesterday. Subsequently, I tried to renew my registration online with the state. Multiple attempts resulted in a refusal, advising me that my vehicle did not qualify.
I contacted the Texas DMV and was advised that the Texas Environmental Quality had placed a hold on the registration because I needed an emission test.
I obviously pointed out that my vehicle was an electric vehicle. They said I would have to contact that agency and ask them to remove the block.
Upon calling that division, I was notified by a recorded message that everyone was working from home and I should send an email for assistance, but expect a delay.
Anyone else run into this?
LOL i'd love for them to find the OBD2 port that doesn't exist for doing the testing
If you want to pass the emission test for M3, make sure to change the engine oil before going for test.
I have not experienced this, but I'm happy to know that online registration is an option in TX.I just received my State inspection (Pass) at the Tesla Pond Springs service center yesterday. Subsequently, I tried to renew my registration online with the state. Multiple attempts resulted in a refusal, advising me that my vehicle did not qualify.
I contacted the Texas DMV and was advised that the Texas Environmental Quality had placed a hold on the registration because I needed an emission test.
I obviously pointed out that my vehicle was an electric vehicle. They said I would have to contact that agency and ask them to remove the block.
Upon calling that division, I was notified by a recorded message that everyone was working from home and I should send an email for assistance, but expect a delay.
Anyone else run into this?
I live in NJ and am not aware of HOV lane access in either NJ or NY. Can you provide some info?
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Tesla vehicles do have an OBD2 port just to comply.
I hope they require an inspection first. If your flux capacitor goes out of alignment, REALLY bad things can happen. So I've heard.Ironically, I need to renew the registration on the DeLorean which is emissions-exempt lol
There *IS* a serious question about how we pay for highway maintenance. Today it's through gas taxes. And that makes sense. The more you drive the more you pay. And except for lawn-mowers and mobile generators, gasoline consumption translates directly into road use.
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Dear Joe,
Thank you for injecting a note of realistic sanity!
Gasoline taxes pay for road maintenance in a lot of states. How we do that migrating to electrics is a major problem.
Right now I'm entirely fine with the extra fee tacked on -- it's not like some magic pixie keeps up the roads! Down the line I think it'll have to be a mileage fee, but it'll take some work getting people to accept that the "gummint" knows how much they're driving. Paranoia runs deep.
('Course Tesla knows how much and exactly where and when. But we can trust good ol' Elon.)
('Cept when he tells us when we will have real self -driving Teslas...)
(... or we'll be on Mars...)
(... or medicine...)
pax / Ctein
I hope they require an inspection first. If your flux capacitor goes out of alignment, REALLY bad things can happen
Go here and type in your VIN and you'll be able to see if the tax office has a record of the inspection:I just received my State inspection (Pass) at the Tesla Pond Springs service center yesterday. Subsequently, I tried to renew my registration online with the state. Multiple attempts resulted in a refusal, advising me that my vehicle did not qualify.
I contacted the Texas DMV and was advised that the Texas Environmental Quality had placed a hold on the registration because I needed an emission test.
I obviously pointed out that my vehicle was an electric vehicle. They said I would have to contact that agency and ask them to remove the block.
Upon calling that division, I was notified by a recorded message that everyone was working from home and I should send an email for assistance, but expect a delay.
Anyone else run into this?
Lifetime oil and filter.I thought Tesla said the oil is good for the life of the vehicle? Here is the filter on the rear drive unit.
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I think they do here in Texas too.Of course, in NY, the Tesla service centers don't do inspections, because NY requires inspection stations to inspect ALL cars, so they would have to be setup to test ICE
I am also in Ohio... I do not mind a fee for the Roads, but I will need to drive my Model Y 19,000 miles per year to equal the $200 tax they impose compared to what a typical ICE car will pay. I suggestion to the state is to have one fee for those like me who drive less than 10,000 miles per year. (I am retire and travel by air when not under our current situation) and one fee for those who use their cars for business and drive a zillion miles per year. Thos that drive 60,000 miles per year on business are paying a third of what they would in an ICE car and I pay twice in taxes as what I would with an ICE car. It is really not a money issue, anyone who can afford a Tesla can afford the Taxes, but it really rubs me the wrong way as far as principals go...Ohio passed a registration fee too; $100 for hybrids, and $200 for EVs and PHEVs. Annually, in addition to the normal fees. Telsa collected it with all the other taxes and fees.
Don't be - the list of exemptions makes it almost pointless.I am impressed. Texas has emissions tests.
Gas cars over 24 years old don't need testing