Slate is "confident in our plan -- [tax] incentive or not."

[1yeliab_sufur1]

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[sodamo]

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Hi David, Thanks for rereading the FAQs and for catching that detail, we really appreciate how closely you're following along! You're right that our initial launch will focus on deliveries within the continental U.S., and while Hawaii isn’t part of that territory, we know there's a lot of interest from customers like you. At this time, we haven’t confirmed logistics for shipping directly to Hawaii, but purchasing with delivery to a California port is something we’re actively exploring as a possible workaround. We’ll continue to share updates as we expand our delivery capabilities, and you won’t need to physically live in the continental U.S. to place a reservation, though you may need to arrange transportation from one of our supported delivery points. Thanks again for the thoughtful note and for being part of the Slate community from the islands! Best, Katelyn || Slate Agent Team 🚗💫

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

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​ ​ ​ Hi David, Thanks for rereading the FAQs and for catching that detail, we really appreciate how closely you're following along! You're right that our initial launch will focus on deliveries within the continental U.S., and while Hawaii isn’t part of that territory, we know there's a lot of interest from customers like you. At this time, we haven’t confirmed logistics for shipping directly to Hawaii, but purchasing with delivery to a California port is something we’re actively exploring as a possible workaround. We’ll continue to share updates as we expand our delivery capabilities, and you won’t need to physically live in the continental U.S. to place a reservation, though you may need to arrange transportation from one of our supported delivery points. Thanks again for the thoughtful note and for being part of the Slate community from the islands! Best, Katelyn || Slate Agent Team 🚗💫

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[Blackspots76]

Sheesh, I was only joking about Texas having an EV fine!

That $5k bill was probably the sales tax and registration on the vehicle.

 

[P99Guy]

They claimed it was going to be $20k after the $7,500 FEDERAL tax credit(Biden gov rule), but that depends on your tax status. If you're poor or don't pay much federal taxes, then you wouldn't qualify anyway.

State EV incentives are different and may be additional +/-. Colorado has an additional $2 or 3k, I hear.

In Texas, you get a letter from the state asking you for road taxes on your EV, as you won't be paying for gas to keep our lovely roadwork funded for all eternity. I had a friend who got a $5k bill from the state of Texas after buying a new Model 3, and they withheld her permanent plates until she came up with the cash.

So if there is no Federal tax credit, I could be paying the full $27,500 +5k road tax + sales tax and financing, and it is up there with a real ICE mini truck in pricing in the mid to high 30s like a Maverick or Santa Cruz. That was Doug DeMuro's point.

Does anyone on here own an EV from new in Texas and can confirm this?

Someone should make a list of State EV road taxes vs. EV incentives and see if there is any savings. We can't trust this current gov to honor any EV credits, especially 2 years out.

I have purchased 3 EVs in Texas. None of them required any ridiculous fees.
we do have a 6.25% sales tax on vehicle purchases, new or used, that would prevent getting plates.
that being said Texas has added a $200 EV registration fee along with normal registration fees usually about $76 so $276 extra each year.