I'm Confused — Tesla Hasn't Sold Out Of Cars Yet In USA? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses the surprising observation that Tesla has not sold out of its electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. market despite expectations of a surge in demand ahead of the September 30 deadline for the $7,500 new EV tax credit and the $4,000 used EV tax credit expiration. Given Tesla’s dominant share of nearly half of U.S. EV sales, a rush to purchase before the credits ended was anticipated, potentially leading to a record-breaking quarter and quick sellout of inventory. However, recent findings show that Tesla still has a notable inventory of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles available in various regions, some even with reduced prices, and custom orders for delivery as soon as October remain possible. The article explains that a government modification allows buyers who have placed down payments and signed contracts by September 30 to still qualify for the tax credit even if delivery occurs later, which may have influenced purchasing patterns. Despite the approaching deadline, Tesla’s inventory has not