Tesla Offers $3K Discount on Model S and X With Trade-in; Model Y Increases $500

January 31, 2023

By Lennon Cihak

Tesla offers $3k incentive; increases Model Y price

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Just weeks after Tesla decreased the price of its entire lineup, the Model S and Model X vehicles get another discount of $3,000. The Model Y saw a slight increase of $500.

Tesla’s sudden price drop in January shook the automotive industry. Now the Austin-based company is maintaining its customers’ loyalty by offering them $3k off a new Model S or Model X, or free Supercharging for three years, whichever the owner prefers, but they have to trade-in an existing Tesla. The Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are not included in this promotion, Teslarati reports.

In addition to Tesla’s loyalty offer, owners can take advantage of the new EV tax credit incentives. These incentives combined with Tesla’s discounted prices can amount to nearly $20,000 off a new qualifying vehicle.

The Tesla team responsible for this marketing is called the “Ownership Loyalty Team.” Numerous owners who have inquired via a trade-in or test drive from Tesla are being contacted by follow-up phone calls, offering them a $3,000 discount on a Model S or Model X or free supercharging for three years.

“The options of $3k credit of a new Tesla or 3 years of free supercharger miles (whichever you prefer) are available on trade-ins as long as the order is placed soon,” read an email to a customer shared via Teslarati.

Tesla Model Y Gets $500 Price Hike

Tesla’s recent price decrease didn’t last long, at least not for the Model Y, which saw a slight bump in price. The Long Range Model Y went from $65,990 to $52,990, a $13,000 price drop. This was a significant decrease to entice prospective buyers to pull the trigger and order a new Tesla.

The $52,990 price point was well below the $55,000 cap for the new $7,500 tax credit. The sudden price drop worked, and demand continued to soar.

Tesla’s Record 2022 Year

2022 was a record year for Tesla. They delivered over 1.3 million vehicles but missed delivery targets. Musk has said Tesla is capable of delivering up to 2 million vehicles in 2023, but the company’s goal is 1.8 million.

Tesla is notorious for their end-of-quarter pushes, but this added incentive for new inquiries shows that they are shifting their delivery focuses earlier on in the quarter instead of going all-out at the end.

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Norway Approves Tesla’s FSD Testing on Public Roads; Potential for Europe-Wide Deployment

April 26, 2025

By Karan Singh

Not a Tesla App

According to filings found by Kees Roelandschap on X, Tesla has obtained a 2-year exemption from UNECE autonomy regulations to run FSD Supervised on public roads in Norway. This marks one of the first positive developments for regulations and autonomy in Europe — great news for European customers.

Previously, European transportation agencies stressed additional caution and requested more time to legislate, further delaying the widespread UNECE regulation changes for autonomous vehicles.

Norwegian FSD - Employees Only

Following the recent approval from the Norwegian Road Authority, Tesla will be permitted to use its Supervised vehicles on public roads in a testing capacity. This exemption does not yet apply to customers, so we will have to wait and see how testing progresses.

Tesla will specifically be allowed to run FSD V13 and its derivative builds (meaning AI4 vehicles only) with automated steering and speed controls on EU-registered and approved vehicles.

Tesla will also be required to have Tesla-trained drivers (employees) conduct the testing. There is no specific policy in place that enables the use of FSD for customers at this time. However, as testing is conducted and bureaucratic hurdles are overcome across various transportation departments, Tesla may be able to extend the offer to European customers. According to Tesla’s latest earnings call, the company still plans to release FSD in Europe by the end of the year.

Tesla has already begun testing in the Netherlands, showing off FSD’s capabilities in Amsterdam.

FSD Supervised in Europe, pending regulatory approval pic.twitter.com/PYkcATjSUN
— Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) April 5, 2025

Article 39 Exemption

The UNECE can grant exemptions for innovative technologies that move faster than legislation under Article 39. However, Tesla requires the backing of a national ministry of transport to bring this to the UNECE’s attention. The next round of voting on critical issues is expected on May 12, 2025, which may not leave Tesla much time to present its findings to UNECE.

We don’t expect Tesla to receive authorization immediately. It may take several weeks or months of testing from the Netherlands or Norway teams before one of the two countries is willing to support Tesla’s exemption bid.

However, if Tesla achieves an Article 39 exemption, it could allow Tesla to roll out FSD to customers across Europe, provided there are no country-level exemptions.

Tesla Reintroduces FSD Transfers in North America

April 25, 2025

By Karan Singh

Not a Tesla App

Following customer requests, Tesla has once again returned FSD Transfers for North America. This comes after some new details we received on FSD Supervised and Unsupervised at the recent Q1 2025 Earnings Call.

Vox Populi, Vox Dei … FSD Transfer is back

All countries (in NA), all S3XY + @cybertruck (excl Foundation Series & Launch Series)
— Tesla North America (@tesla_na) April 25, 2025

FSD Transfers

This latest round of FSD transfers doesn’t have a specific time limit - so if you’re in the market for a new vehicle and were worried about transferring FSD from a HW3 vehicle - now is the best chance.

This transfer opportunity is applicable for any new vehicle purchases, including the Model S, 3, X, Y, as well as the Cybertruck. The only vehicles it doesn’t apply to are the Foundation-Series Cybertruck or a Launch-Series Model Y, which already come with FSD included.

If you’re conducting an FSD transfer, you’ll need to reach out to your Tesla delivery coordinator through the Tesla app to confirm you’re eligible and to get the process started.

Note that once you take delivery, FSD access is removed from your older vehicle, regardless if you plan to trade in your vehicle or keep it.

Canada and Mexico

For those in Canada and Mexico, there’s some good news. This opportunity is available for customers in those countries as well, however, new vehicle orders are currently paused in Canada and Mexico for unknown reasons.