Tesla Model 3 with '93' miles of range to be eligible for Federal 5k Incentive

Apr 9th, 2021 8:56 pm

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User11223344 [OP]: Member; Aug 19, 2019; 261 posts; 384 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 8:56 pm

Tesla Model 3 with '93' miles of range to be eligible for Federal 5k Incentive

Just wanted to get a conversation started. Would one be able to buy this and then post purchase deal with Tesla to make it full range at a cost which would be the same as the original price of a regular range with Federal Incentive already been taken advantage off?

Main Article:
https://electrek.co/2021/04/09/tesla-st ... te-canada/

Tesla Link:
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/model3/design#overview

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Apr 9th, 2021 9:10 pm

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DaveTheDude: Deal Addict; Mar 3, 2018; 2864 posts; 3164 upvotes; GTA

Apr 9th, 2021 9:10 pm

Appears the starter price is set below $45K to qualify all the higher range models for the $5K Federal incentive as well. Realistically few starter range models will be sold.

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Apr 9th, 2021 9:16 pm

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rf134a: Deal Fanatic; Feb 15, 2005; 6321 posts; 1906 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 9:16 pm

It's always been there since the $5k rebate started. I think 3 RFDers actually own one.

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Apr 10th, 2021 1:37 am

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kevdanga: Deal Addict; Oct 8, 2012; 1620 posts; 669 upvotes; TBD

Apr 10th, 2021 1:37 am

The ultimate version of trying to ball on a budget.

Apr 10th, 2021 6:57 am

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 37235 posts; 23239 upvotes; Center of Universe

Apr 10th, 2021 6:57 am

So you want to commit fraud?

Apr 10th, 2021 7:42 am

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CaptSmethwick: Deal Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 7383 posts; 5197 upvotes; Ottawa

Apr 10th, 2021 7:42 am

vkizzle wrote: ↑ So you want to commit fraud?

Is there a rule that you cannot modify the car after purchase?

Serious question.

Apr 10th, 2021 7:43 am

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michelb: Deal Fanatic; Jul 4, 2004; 6993 posts; 3682 upvotes; Ottawa

Apr 10th, 2021 7:43 am

As has been mentioned, this has been available since Fed rebate was introduced. Based on what I've read, Tesla has said that it's not possible to pay to unlock the full range so if you buy the 151 km version, that's what you get forever. I believe this version is also less equipped than the SR+ version.

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Apr 10th, 2021 7:53 am

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mr_raider: Deal Expert; Feb 29, 2008; 29002 posts; 4694 upvotes; Montreal

Apr 10th, 2021 7:53 am

Why would you buy that POS when Hyundai is practically giving away Ioniq's with 275km of range.

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Apr 10th, 2021 7:57 am

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shabby: Deal Fanatic; Jul 2, 2001; 5027 posts; 2711 upvotes; GTA

Apr 10th, 2021 7:57 am

mr_raider wrote: ↑ Why would you buy that POS when Hyundai is practically giving away Ioniq's with 275km of range.

Because the tesla is like the iphone of cars.

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Apr 10th, 2021 7:58 am

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mr_raider: Deal Expert; Feb 29, 2008; 29002 posts; 4694 upvotes; Montreal

Apr 10th, 2021 7:58 am

shabby wrote: ↑ Because the tesla is like the iphone of cars.

Better carry that charging cable with you.

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Apr 10th, 2021 8:01 am

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shabby: Deal Fanatic; Jul 2, 2001; 5027 posts; 2711 upvotes; GTA

Apr 10th, 2021 8:01 am

mr_raider wrote: ↑ Better carry that charging cable with you.

Lol in this case that can't be further from the truth.

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Apr 10th, 2021 8:14 am

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mxthor3: Deal Addict; Oct 1, 2015; 2328 posts; 3064 upvotes; Barrie, ON

Apr 10th, 2021 8:14 am

We need more Tesla threads FFS.

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Apr 10th, 2021 8:15 am

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 37235 posts; 23239 upvotes; Center of Universe

Apr 10th, 2021 8:15 am

CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ Is there a rule that you cannot modify the car after purchase?

Serious question.

There's no such rule, but I wouldn't consider this scheme a modification.

Apr 10th, 2021 8:57 am

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your best bet: Penalty Box; Aug 21, 2010; 1416 posts; 699 upvotes; toronto

Apr 10th, 2021 8:57 am

clicked the link
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/model3/design#overview
showing 423 range...has the range gone higher for the 2021
bought mine last march...and it was lower range than that

but for the 1st link 151 km range..yikes...would be manageable if had summer waether all year long...but winter time..range almost half gone
i have family in guelph and from i visiting them from mississuga in the winter...i always watched my range, so no way i could drive to mississauga to guelph in the winter with that 151 km range

User11223344 wrote: ↑ Just wanted to get a conversation started. Would one be able to buy this and then post purchase deal with Tesla to make it full range at a cost which would be the same as the original price of a regular range with Federal Incentive already been taken advantage off?

Main Article:
https://electrek.co/2021/04/09/tesla-st ... te-canada/

Tesla Link:
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/model3/design#overview

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Apr 10th, 2021 9:03 am

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The_Professor: Deal Addict; Jan 14, 2007; 4390 posts; 1561 upvotes; GTA

Apr 10th, 2021 9:03 am

kevdanga wrote: ↑ The ultimate version of trying to ball on a budget.

You think "baller" when you see a model 3/Y? I certainly don't.

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Apr 10th, 2021 9:16 am

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UrbanPoet: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 48914 posts; 12367 upvotes; T.O. Lotto Captain

Apr 10th, 2021 9:16 am

Just a grocery getter. Tiny commute vehicle. Someone who never leaves the city.

That would be me. 99% of my driving is like that. Even if range was slashed in half during winter, i could make it work.

The 1% is the maybe 3 out of town road trips i make per year.

And lol... back up charger. Its now a ghetto hybrid

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Apr 10th, 2021 9:34 am

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EP32k2: Deal Expert; Jan 15, 2006; 18381 posts; 17622 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Apr 10th, 2021 9:34 am

The_Professor wrote: ↑ You think "baller" when you see a model 3/Y? I certainly don't.

When I see Hyundai's I do!

Apr 10th, 2021 10:45 am

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jayoldschool: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2006; 1232 posts; 962 upvotes; Ottawa

Apr 10th, 2021 10:45 am

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Apr 10th, 2021 10:51 am

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thelastword: Sr. Member; Feb 14, 2010; 782 posts; 744 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 10th, 2021 10:51 am

Why are we going backwards in terms of range per dollar? I'm expecting >10km range/$1000

Late April fools joke?

Apr 10th, 2021 11:28 am

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Buggy166: Deal Fanatic; Oct 23, 2003; 8238 posts; 1804 upvotes

Apr 10th, 2021 11:28 am

thelastword wrote: ↑ Why are we going backwards in terms of range per dollar? I'm expecting >10km range/$1000

Late April fools joke?

its got to do with federal incentives some some sort of magical accounting . You're not supposed to buy it.