[susanhi]

I took delivery of the Model 3 a couple weeks ago. IMO it’s going to be a phenomenal car even with just the base model (ie no autopilot, no leather, no larger battery.) I suggest test driving when able to see what I’m talking about. The instant torque, the balance and stability of the car. It’s just a fun driving experience. Coupled with the safety of the car and the integrated infotainment/controls in the large screen, there’s no car can compare.

So the base model really is 35k. If you’re in California, you get 2500 tax credit + 7500 federal. That’s 25k + tax. Sure it’s not something everyone can afford but definitely not in the expensive luxury toy range. IMO it’s more in the “deal of a lifetime” category than the “expensive luxury toy” category.

[greedo]

Federal tax credit will soon go away. I doubt in this political climate that it will be renewed.

[greglindahl]

Actually, the Federal tax credit was supposed to disappear in the tax bill, but like magic, when the smoke cleared and the dust settled at the end of the all-Republican final negotiations, it was unchanged. I think you misunderstand the current political climate. It's more likely that the phase-out will disappear.