Tesla has made a big change in terms of its ordering process to reflect the new rules regarding the $7,500 EV tax credit, which the IRS adjusted the rules to just a few weeks ago.\n<\/p>\n
The EV tax credit is set to expire on September 30, bringing an end to a program that has been widely advantageous to consumers and automakers, helping to incentivize the purchase of a sustainable powertrain for those who qualify.\n<\/p>\n
However, the rules and language regarding the tax credit were adjusted slightly a few weeks ago. Previously, the tax credit was only available to those who took delivery of their vehicle by September 30, something Tesla was sure to be transparent about<\/a> on its website:\n<\/p>\n Tesla warns consumers of huge, time-sensitive change coming soon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In late August, the IRS slightly adjusted the rules to reflect that those who are purchasing their EV outright do not need to take delivery by September 30<\/a>. Instead, those consumers now need to enter a written binding contract and have a \u201cnominal\u201d down payment on the car to qualify.<\/p>\n The agency said:\n<\/p>\n \u201cFor purposes of sections 25E, 30D, and 45W, a vehicle is \u2018acquired\u2019 as of the date a written binding contract is entered into and a payment has been made. A payment includes a nominal down payment or a vehicle trade-in.\u201d\n<\/p>\n This adjustment was greatly appreciated by many, as Tesla had previously suggested ordering and purchasing from inventory instead of a custom build. This led some consumers to settle for a trim, color, or features that they did not necessarily want as their first choice.\n<\/p>\n The new rules allow the order to be placed by September 30<\/a>, and delivery can occur afterward. Leasing does not qualify for this offer, as delivery must take place before September 30 to receive the tax credit.\n<\/p>\n For outright purchases, however, customers can place an order until September 30 and still receive the tax credit, even though delivery could occur after that date.<\/p>\n Tesla has now made a big adjustment to the language on its website to reflect this:\n<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Tesla has changed the language on its website to reflect the new IRS rules:\n<\/p>\n \u201cOrder by September 30 to qualify\u201d pic.twitter.com\/FFnUiRUnpW<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) September 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This significant change reflects the IRS rules, which were previously confusing to many, as the meaning of a written agreement and nominal down payment still left many customers uncertain about whether they would be able to take delivery after September 30 and still receive the tax credit.<\/p>\n Tesla employees are also reaching out to potential customers, reiterating this point:\n<\/p>\n Tesla is now communicating the guidance from a few weeks ago that the tax credit can still be claimed as long as the order is placed by September 30th. pic.twitter.com\/SG3GN8BgV5<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n
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