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This makes sense. Model S and X qualify for good incentives in the US right now, which means there is higher demand to fulfill. Doesn't make sense to reconfigur
by diebeforei485 3y ago
This makes sense. Model S and X qualify for good incentives in the US right now, which means there is higher demand to fulfill. Doesn't make sense to reconfigure the production line.
Tesla is moving extremely fast to maximize their use of Build Back Better credits. Even though this plan was pushed by GM and Ford (and opposed by Tesla, and as far as I know Tesla was not even invited to the discussions), Tesla will end up being the biggest beneficiary because of how fast and nimbly they're moving.
- nocoiner 3y agoI thought there was a price cap on vehicles that qualify for the federal tax credits (I assume that’s what you mean by “good incentives”). Aren’t the S and X priced above that threshold?
- diebeforei485 3y agoThere are two separate things - incentives for the manufacturer, and tax credits for the consumer. The manufacturer incentives apply regardless. For consumers, if they want a Model X or S, all they have to do is register it as a commercial vehicle and they get a $7500 tax credit. This is what consumers already do to buy a Chevrolet Suburban or G Wagon.