Buying a Tesla in 2019 - how the U.S. Federal Tax Credit works
Back in July 2018, Tesla sold it's 200,000th electric vehicle in the United States. It was the first manufacturer to do so. This began the process of phasing out the U.S Federal Tax Credit for buyers of Teslas. It didn't immediately end - in fact, everybody who had a Tesla delivered before the first day of 2019 is still going to receive the full $7500 tax credit for their purchase (assuming they otherwise qualify). But it's 2019 now. What does this mean for people who want to purchase a Tesla now? January-June 2019 purchases qualify for $3750 If you purchase a Tesla between January and June 2019 (inclusive), you will qualify for a $3750 federal tax credit. You'll qualify for this credit for each and every Tesla you purchase during this time. It doesn't matter how many vehicles Tesla sells either - all that matters is that you accept delivery of your vehicle within these dates. July-December 2019 purchases qualify for $1875 If you purchase a Tesla betwee