Stretch2727
Engineer and Car Nut
Yes pretty clear it is ending on Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive and LR. Ambiguous on Model Y.But the message says nothing about Model Y losing credits next year. It's just saying take delivery this year for full credit, not that Model Y will be losing credits next year. I can find nothing from Tesla that explicitly says the Y is losing credits. When I go to Tesla's Model Y order page I get this message:
"All new Model Y vehicles currently qualify for a federal tax credit for eligible buyers. $7,500 tax credit will reduce to $3,750 for Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range on Jan 1, 2024. Take delivery by Dec 31 for full tax credit."
Nothing here is being said about Model Y losing credits. I think people are jumping to conclusions/making assumptions
As I believe the battery packs are the same in the Model Y and 3 it is very odd.
Speculating that they may start building using the 4680 structural pack with the improved CT batteries on Model Y to keep the credit somehow.
The rules for the IRA have become so complicated and probably not worth speculating too much. It seems like a mix of what was written into law and how much the federal government can tailor and massage guidance to get the max number cars with the credit heavily considering the legacy players.