I am ready to pull the trigger and purchase a Model S, but asking other owners the fees and additional cost associated to the purchase of the car. Is sales tax for the car calculated based on where you live or based on the CA tax laws? Also, what is the delivery charges? And what is the avg or typical cost for the charger to be installed? Is there any "other " hidden cost that should be mentioned? Thanks in advance for any info.
Sales tax is based on where you live unless you pickup at the factory, then it is Fremont, CA
sales tax. There is a $900 delivery fee regardless of where or how you get the car, plus
I think $100 dealer "prep". I think those are the big chunks.
The charger outlet cost will vary depending on length of conduit and difficulty.
Figure on $300-$1000 for a NEMA 14-50 depending on degree of difficulty.
Delivery is the same everywhere and is $990. Inspection and preparation is $180. You will have to pay your local sales tax unless you take delivery in CA. You will have your state vehicle license fee, registration and title fee and any tire recycling fee ($7 in CA). You will need a charger installed by an electrician, this could be as simple as a standard wall outlet (not a good idea) up to many thousands for a new panel, wiring, etc. depending on your circumstances.
You'll eventually need to purchase a maintenance contract ($600 per year) and possibly a wireless contract for the car's connectivity.
You may want to plunk down money for better interior floor mats, the car includes only front mats that are not seen as very good. This could run anywhere from $250 to $1000 depending on what you decide to buy.
Um... I can't think of anything else. Hope that helps!
Ugh, sorry I was a little low in my recollection on the delivery/prep. Also the maintenance slipped
my mind since we can't buy it yet :)
You will see all the fees in your final MVPA. If you aren't in CA, you will have to take care of your own sales tax, tag, and title (there may be some states where that isn't true, but it should show up on the MVPA if Tesla is doing it).
What is the montly or annual cost for the cars "wireless" connectivity?? Is that LTE or 4G??
@ mbauer8 This is not known yet.
There are no hidden fees. It is all detailed on the MPVA. Best and most efficient car purchase of my life. Delivery could use some work, but I figure more experience will solve that.
@mbauer8
Right now it is free. What the cost will be eventually, no one knows. I am pretty sure it is 3G at the moment.
For me, it cost $2500 for title transfer to NC.
cschock mentioned the $600 for the yearly service check-up, but there is also the optional extended warranty which is around 2400, I believe.
I also spent $50 for a tire air pump, and a can of fix-a-flat. Some have spent approx $500 for their own spare rim/tire.
I'm thinking about buying a spare power cable so I don't have to keep unplugging mine at home.
Double check to see if your state has any other EV incentives. For instance, in WA, I paid no sales tax at all, so after I got the price for my configuration, I simply added ~$1000 for the delivery stuff and that was my final price.
@tylerhen, WOW.. that would be ideal if that was my case and not having to pay any sales tax. I am located in AZ, and it appears I am facing 9.3% in sales tax for a purchase of a new vehicle. Any other Model S owners in AZ have any info to pass along regarding the taxes they encountered with there purchase?
I agree that floormats are something they you may not expect to have to pay for after taking delivery.
@mbauer8 Elon stated last week in Oslo that the optional connectivity will be a non-profit item for Tesla. They will get the best price they can and pass it on without markup. The price has not been announced yet.
Signature owners get the first year free, and all others get 3 months free.
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