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This trim also includes a nicer center console with additional charging, plus LED fog lamps. The latter includes satellite mapping with live traffic, streaming audio and an internet browser. More importantly, perhaps, it also includes dual-motor, all-wheel drive hardware and the nicer Premium Interior that includes a 14-speaker audio system and Premium Connectivity. The next rung up the ladder, the Model 3 Long Range, adds $10,000 to the MSRP but includes 310 miles of range, a quicker, 4.4-second 0-60 mph dash and a top speed that's 5 mph faster. The Model 3 has a sleek cabin that defines the word "Minimalism." It's not without its advantages, or drawbacks.
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Tesla also offers other short-term sales incentives regularly, including free Supercharging and referral code-based programs. It's worth studying closely, as it could save you a lot of money. Tesla has an extensive website page dedicated to applicable tax incentives (including on its solar products). For new vehicles delivered between July 1 to Dec. Research these closely, as they could impact your buying decision.įor example, for deliveries until June 30, 2019, Tesla vehicles are still eligible for a $3,750 federal tax credit. One more important factor: Check on your tax credit situation - there are federal, state, regional and other tax credits available for buying electric cars, including ones offered by your local power utility company. (Need to know more about keeping your EV juiced up? Our Electric Car Charging 101 Guide has you covered.) Tax credits and other incentives That means even a base Model 3 with the 220-mile battery pack could take more than 40 hours to recharge. Yes, a standard Level 1 (110-volt) connection from a common household electrical outlet will charge a Tesla, but the charge rates are problematically slow - only about 5 miles of range per hour of charging. The latter can run roughly $2,000 to $3,000 to have installed in your garage or parking space. The answer, of course, is to ensure that you have access to Level 2 (240-volt) charging. Living in a rural area far from Tesla's Supercharger network could greatly impact your ownership experience. It's also a good idea to assess how your location and lifestyle will blend with an EV.