WA State government rebates - Model Y RWD

[ChrisMerf]

Hi everyone.

I’ve lodged a query with Tesla but I’m wondering if anyone here has an insight they can share.

In WA the state government offers a rebate for EV vehicles (after purchase), if the Dutiable Value is less than $70,000 (inclusive of GST).

The Tesla Model Y rear wheel drive price is $68,900, plus delivery fee ($1,400), plus an order fee ($350). $70,650 in total.

I’ve confirmed with the WA Department of Transport that when the delivery fee is a fixed charge (non-negotiable), set by the manufacturer, it’s included in the Dutiable Value (totalling $70,300).

In this case, buyers in WA aren’t eligible for the WA state government rebate.

However, if the delivery fee is charged by the dealership (traditionally negotiable), the delivery fee is NOT included in the Dutiable Value.

Under this scenario, the Dutiable Value would be $68,900 being under the $70,000 threshold & buyers will be eligible for the $3,500 rebate.

At this stage, I’m assuming the delivery fee is set by the manufacturer, so the Dutiable Value is $70,300.

For the sake of $301, buyers of Model Y rear wheel drive cars in WA won’t be eligible for the $3,500 state government rebate.

 

[Hazygrunt]

Everything you said sounds right. Maybe wait for another price drop? Or get the model 3? sedans are s3xy

 

[Hazygrunt]

I thought the price had to be below 45,000$ in WA for the tax exemption, is there a new one?

Tax exemptions for alternative fuel vehicles and plug-in hybrids | Washington State Department of Licensing

www.dol.wa.gov

You are in the Australian thread. Your link is for Washington state USA.

WA=Western Australia

 

[Star K1tty]

You are in the Australian thread. Your link is for Washington state USA.

WA=Western Australia

That explains a lot! Sorry about that.