Tesla Y SR $2k price drop --> now same price as Mach-E SR RWD Premium post $7.5k tax rebate

[RonTCat]

Definitely kidding.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

Definitely kidding.

tbf to me with all the Octovalve failure nonsense I feel like it was a legit question

 

[RonTCat]

Either that or they got a big discount on parts from Home Depot! ?
https://www.thedrive.com/tech/36274...bled-together-with-home-depot-grade-fake-wood

OK, that's a low blow.

Funny thing is... watch in 25 years, those "Home Depot Wood Trim" Tesla's will be the ones all the car collectors want. Their value at the Mecum auction will be greater if they have the "original, factory installed Home Depot wood trim".

 

[trutolife27]

tbf to me with all the Octovalve failure nonsense I feel like it was a legit question

Agree

 

[Accord07]

They deleted all heat pumps, so the price drop was easy. ?

Complaints about heat pump failures in Model Y and updated Model 3 are starting to appear, as they go through their first winter. I am old enough to recall that once upon a time there were heated debates here on this forum regarding the lack of a heat pump in Mach-E...

Obviously Mach-E is having its own challenges in wintry weather, which are well documented here, all I am saying is that all those speculations about the heat pump haven't aged so well.

 

[ARK]

All this competition is good for the consumer, even for people who would only consider one particular brand over another.

I hope the tax credit doesn’t come back for companies that have lost it. Just now it seems like the government is going to have to be a bit more cautious on spending given where things stand with the latest covid relief bill.

 

[generaltso]

This was actually pretty smart. Most Tesla buyers aren't going for the base model. They RAISED the prices on the performance models, but the headlines are mostly highlighting the price drop. Smart.

 

[silverelan]

All this competition is good for the consumer, even for people who would only consider one particular brand over another.

I hope the tax credit doesn’t come back for companies that have lost it. Just now it seems like the government is going to have to be a bit more cautious on spending given where things stand with the latest covid relief bill.

I wouldn't mind if the tax credit came back, I'd just want to make sure it didn't go to any EV manufacturer that perpetuated an exclusive and proprietary charging network that was unavailable to other EV owning taxpayers.

 

[Mach-E VLOG]

I wouldn't mind if the tax credit came back, I'd just want to make sure it didn't go to any EV manufacturer that perpetuated an exclusive and proprietary charging network that was unavailable to other EV owning taxpayers.

Excellent point!!!

 

[theRealDevo]

in other Tesla news...

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/tes...nt=Main&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1613664074


" Owners of 3-year-old Teslas reported 176 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with the industry average in the U.S. of 121 problems per 100 vehicles. Tesla owners reported more problems with their exterior and interior than with other systems like propulsion, battery or infotainment and navigation. However, some did complain about troubles with Tesla’s in-vehicle voice recognition. "

 

[digdug52]

All this competition is good for the consumer, even for people who would only consider one particular brand over another.

I hope the tax credit doesn’t come back for companies that have lost it. Just now it seems like the government is going to have to be a bit more cautious on spending given where things stand with the latest covid relief bill.

I am going to disagree. If spending is a concern, then eliminate the tax credit for all, other wise change it to allow manufacturers that exceeded the current limit. As it is, both GM and Tesla are being put at a disadvantage because they were at the forefront of selling electric vehicles. Why just reward manufacturers for being late to the game.

It would be better for federal rebate instead of tax credit, but that is not going to happen for now.

Full disclosure, I was eligible and did receive the full credit for my 2018 purchase of my Model 3 and should be able to do the same for my MME purchase.

 

[ajmartineau]

I would much rather they put the credit/rebate on used EVs. It’s trickle up economics. Wealthy EV buyers will get more for their used cars so they will buy more often. Lower income buyers will be more likely to make the jump to EV which they are not doing now.
I don’t think Tesla and GM should get or need the extra funds. 200k was meant to help manufacturing ramp up. They’ve done that.

 

[1pt21Gigawatts]

I'm old enough to remember when Tesla's CEO said they wouldn't make an SR Y. Now they not only build them but have even lowered the price? What a time to be alive.

This man is at least 8mos old.

 

[Woeo]

Tesla SR still $590 more expensive.

 

[ARK]

I am going to disagree. If spending is a concern, then eliminate the tax credit for all, other wise change it to allow manufacturers that exceeded the current limit. As it is, both GM and Tesla are being put at a disadvantage because they were at the forefront of selling electric vehicles. Why just reward manufacturers for being late to the game.

It would be better for federal rebate instead of tax credit, but that is not going to happen for now.

Full disclosure, I was eligible and did receive the full credit for my 2018 purchase of my Model 3 and should be able to do the same for my MME purchase.

Spending is definitely a concern. I don't know if I would go so far as to say GM and Tesla are at a disadvantage for previously exhausting the tax credit - they were able to benefit from this financial aid in prior years, it is generally considered a good thing to be able to take some kind of financial benefit 'today' as opposed to getting the same financial benefit at a future time.

I think there is merit to starting to phase it out for everyone, the way some states are already reducing it - as EVs gain acceptance and their market share grows, no need to keep subsidizing them in this way.

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