Here in NJ you get $4000 off a Tesla on top of the $7,500 federal tax credit. I also bought one with a referral so my final cost was $26k which is around the same price as a Toyota Corolla
Yes, check Fed, state, county, and city agencies for incentives and discounts. Also, be sure to check your utility that provides your electricity! We get a $0.015 credit on every kWh we use to charge our two EVs based on TOU. A penny and a half doesn’t doing like much, but we’ve saved a lot with that discount and the off peak time over the last two years we’ve had them!
Congrats Andy on the new house. Can you make a video on what it is like to charge 2 Teslas at the same time? I just recently bought a house also. Everyone thought I was crazy to have the 1450 plug installed in the garage when I do not have an electric car yet. But I plan to get one with my next car purchase.
Great video. Just want to add, for potential new buyer, take the rated range with a very big handful of salt. If you only drive around town and never go over 70 mph, then it's pretty close, otherwise, expect it to be about 80% of that.
Seriously, this is something i didn’t take as serious. I bought a 2020 M3 in February with a range estimate of 250, and i’m lucky to get 190 miles charging it to 90%😭
Very jealous of the incentives in the US. I live in Victoria, Australia, We have no federal or state incentives and the state actually charges EV owners 2.6c/km driven, even on roads in other states.
We are upgrading our electrical panel and putting a 30 amp or 50 amp outlet in the garage. Plus I am still planning to add a few solar panels on the garage plus an 8kw battery generator and dual fuel generator
Andy great video. Quick question as I am looking to buy a 2020 or 2021 Model 3. Can't afford new so used it is. LR/Dual motor with low miles. Is it worth the $4-$6k more for a 2021 just for heat pump and dual pane glass with same options? Live in Northwest Ohio so winters kinda rough. What you opinion?
Heat pump will probably come in handy but I live in Northern KY (close to IN and OH) and my 2018 Model 3 (RWD, no heat pump) has been great so far in this climate. We get pretty cold winters but probably not as bad as you get though.
@@pprreejj Spoiler: I ended up with Model Y, yesterday evening. Primary due to the lack of "smart things" aka. the whole ecosystem around Tesla, the API to control it much better in Home Assistant, and more. Another thing which helped, was the battery technology in YSR (produced in Germany).
Are you sure you have signed up with the proper plan of your utility company? I live in CA and am paying $0.13 per KWH with San Diego Gas & Electric in south Orange County whereby I had to sign up for the EV Plan.
@@billwall4881 I'm on the T1 schedule so it's the same price no matter what time of day, because I don't use that much electricity and have solar panels. Going to the TOU or EV schedule won't really help me. You are on the EV plan which is really like the TOU plan so your rate varies on the time of day, so you don't get $0.13 all the time. You need to average what you use for the entire day to see your true cost.
@@Resist4 Tesla allows us to schedule the charging to start at midnight and I am always fully charged by 6am when the rates go up. I charge every night thereby always getting the "Super Off Peak" rate (midnight to 6am). I never charge any other time. It is true this rate was $9 cents three years ago when I got my first Tesla. Last year it was $13 cents but I just noticed it has increased to $15.4 for this summer amount. I currently own 2 Tesla's and pay only $100 total for charging each month. The bill breaks out the different level usages.
@@billwall4881 Okay so you are talking about only the electric rate when charging your Tesla. I see now. With that line of thought then, I charge my Tesla for free because of my solar panels, day or night.
Hi Andy - I was interested in the standard range Tesla, but it only has rear wheel drive - I like the AWD - especially on the greasy roads at times here in Spain.
Andy, I want to buy a Model X, but wonder if I'm doing the right thing. My primary reason for getting an SUV is my dog (an American Fox Hound - 57 lbs.) and possibly a Sheltie (to determined - 30 lbs.). I know you have a Model Y, but would you encourage me to buy a Model X ? Gull wings looks cool. Armand
That’s true. Since I traded in my gas car for a Tesla, I never get to go to a gas station any more. I’m not able to get oil changes and tune-ups and go to the smog check station every year. It really sucks trying to figure out what to do with all the extra time and money.
@@michael7191 Good for you. Hopefully, your Tesla does not break down or is involved in an accident. The Tesla has it advantages and disadvantages. Good luck with your Tesla.
Maintenance, good mechanic, a better battery, and in top of all to expensive. Even with this rebate from the government of The $7,500k Is still a ‘Sucker Punch’ and don’t forget when it comes time to replace the battery could cost between $10-15k depending the model. I am not saying the Tesla vehicles DONT belongs in our (Time) society, but we are not ready, Fossil Fuel still is a very important part of our live. Just think about that🤔
And what do you do with the old battery, then? Give it away to the mechanic for free? I mean, does your battery replacement claim include the trade-in value of that thousand pounds of lithium?
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so if i use your referral link, I happen to buy FSD,, what will they replace 3 months of free fsd with?? ;)
great q!
Here in NJ you get $4000 off a Tesla on top of the $7,500 federal tax credit. I also bought one with a referral so my final cost was $26k which is around the same price as a Toyota Corolla
Do I have to be a resident to get that credit?
yeah@@kkw_5828
Where can I get a referral please let us know?
I live in NJ, how can I save on this?😊
Yes, check Fed, state, county, and city agencies for incentives and discounts.
Also, be sure to check your utility that provides your electricity! We get a $0.015 credit on every kWh we use to charge our two EVs based on TOU.
A penny and a half doesn’t doing like much, but we’ve saved a lot with that discount and the off peak time over the last two years we’ve had them!
Congrats Andy on the new house. Can you make a video on what it is like to charge 2 Teslas at the same time? I just recently bought a house also. Everyone thought I was crazy to have the 1450 plug installed in the garage when I do not have an electric car yet. But I plan to get one with my next car purchase.
This video is amazing....
Great video. Just want to add, for potential new buyer, take the rated range with a very big handful of salt. If you only drive around town and never go over 70 mph, then it's pretty close, otherwise, expect it to be about 80% of that.
Seriously, this is something i didn’t take as serious. I bought a 2020 M3 in February with a range estimate of 250, and i’m lucky to get 190 miles charging it to 90%😭
@@3pointstance484 You will never get the rated range if you don't charge to 100%. However, the need for 100% range is very rare.
Very jealous of the incentives in the US. I live in Victoria, Australia, We have no federal or state incentives and the state actually charges EV owners 2.6c/km driven, even on roads in other states.
I want a Tesla but here in BC Insurance is expensive, especially for Tesla
We are upgrading our electrical panel and putting a 30 amp or 50 amp outlet in the garage. Plus I am still planning to add a few solar panels on the garage plus an 8kw battery generator and dual fuel generator
Go with the 50 amp
Andy great video.
Quick question as I am looking to buy a 2020 or 2021 Model 3. Can't afford new so used it is. LR/Dual motor with low miles. Is it worth the $4-$6k more for a 2021 just for heat pump and dual pane glass with same options? Live in Northwest Ohio so winters kinda rough. What you opinion?
Heat pump will probably come in handy but I live in Northern KY (close to IN and OH) and my 2018 Model 3 (RWD, no heat pump) has been great so far in this climate. We get pretty cold winters but probably not as bad as you get though.
Used is a better deal than the tax credit
I'm still stuck in the Enyaq vs. Model Y dilemma, and here in Denmark there's nothing like a tax credit, or anything like that 😁.
At least no tax up 400k on ev’s 😂😂
These are my favourite models too!
@@pprreejj Spoiler: I ended up with Model Y, yesterday evening. Primary due to the lack of "smart things" aka. the whole ecosystem around Tesla, the API to control it much better in Home Assistant, and more. Another thing which helped, was the battery technology in YSR (produced in Germany).
Behoove? Military😂
You only pay $0.08 a kWh?! I pay $0.33 a kWh at home in California!
Are you sure you have signed up with the proper plan of your utility company? I live in CA and am paying $0.13 per KWH with San Diego Gas & Electric in south Orange County whereby I had to sign up for the EV Plan.
@@billwall4881 I'm on the T1 schedule so it's the same price no matter what time of day, because I don't use that much electricity and have solar panels. Going to the TOU or EV schedule won't really help me. You are on the EV plan which is really like the TOU plan so your rate varies on the time of day, so you don't get $0.13 all the time. You need to average what you use for the entire day to see your true cost.
@@Resist4 Tesla allows us to schedule the charging to start at midnight and I am always fully charged by 6am when the rates go up. I charge every night thereby always getting the "Super Off Peak" rate (midnight to 6am). I never charge any other time. It is true this rate was $9 cents three years ago when I got my first Tesla. Last year it was $13 cents but I just noticed it has increased to $15.4 for this summer amount. I currently own 2 Tesla's and pay only $100 total for charging each month. The bill breaks out the different level usages.
@@billwall4881 Okay so you are talking about only the electric rate when charging your Tesla. I see now. With that line of thought then, I charge my Tesla for free because of my solar panels, day or night.
Sounds like a good time to move
Hi Andy - I was interested in the standard range Tesla, but it only has rear wheel drive - I like the AWD - especially on the greasy roads at times here in Spain.
AWD is nice. I have it on my 2022 Model Y and it's good for winter driving.
Awesome vid
Andy,
I want to buy a Model X, but wonder if I'm doing the right thing. My primary reason for getting an SUV is my dog (an American Fox Hound - 57 lbs.) and possibly a Sheltie (to determined - 30 lbs.). I know you have a Model Y, but would you encourage me to buy a Model X ? Gull wings looks cool.
Armand
very cool
We are thoroughly enjoying ours too.
⚡⚡⚡🧙🏻♂
Hmmm…. Changing from a gas vehicle to an Electric Vehicle requires a lifestyle change.
That’s true. Since I traded in my gas car for a Tesla, I never get to go to a gas station any more. I’m not able to get oil changes and tune-ups and go to the smog check station every year. It really sucks trying to figure out what to do with all the extra time and money.
@@michael7191 Good for you. Hopefully, your Tesla does not break down or is involved in an accident. The Tesla has it advantages and disadvantages. Good luck with your Tesla.
@@michaeljozwiak25the disadvantages of a Tesla are precisely zero
@geoffmathers3902 many advantages to a tesla I save thousands with mine
Maintenance, good mechanic, a better battery, and in top of all to expensive. Even with this rebate from the government of The $7,500k Is still a ‘Sucker Punch’ and don’t forget when it comes time to replace the battery could cost between $10-15k depending the model. I am not saying the Tesla vehicles DONT belongs in our (Time) society, but we are not ready, Fossil Fuel still is a very important part of our live. Just think about that🤔
And what do you do with the old battery, then? Give it away to the mechanic for free?
I mean, does your battery replacement claim include the trade-in value of that thousand pounds of lithium?
Meh