DRIVERS looking to save cash on a popular electric SUV can now snag nearly new models for less than the sticker price.
Dozens of used cars with just a few hundred to a couple thousand miles on them are now available for purchase across the US.
Dozens of lightly used cars with low miles are now up for grabs across the US (stock image)[/caption]
They are technically used, but the vehicles haven’t been privately owned (stock image)[/caption]
The deals apply to the newly refreshed Tesla Model Y, which has now appeared in inventory lots after its recent update.
These lightly used vehicles have been used as test-drive cars or showroom demos and are now available for immediate delivery.
Tesla’s official inventory shows savings between $490 and $1,070, depending on the car’s mileage.
Vehicles with the highest discounts, upwards of $1,000, tend to have just under 2,000 miles logged, according to Car Scoops.
Cars with smaller cuts, around $510 off, often have fewer than 1,000 miles.
While they are technically used, the vehicles haven’t been privately owned, but have instead been used as display models or for test drives.
This means shoppers could land a deal on a car that’s practically new, without paying full sticker price.
For buyers feeling the pinch of rising costs, the savings could be appealing.
Even the limited-run Model Y Launch Series has made its way into demo inventory.
Tesla sold these well-equipped trims for only a short time and two are now listed for sale.
One comes in Stealth Grey and has 2,424 miles.
It’s listed with a $1,200 discount and qualifies for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, bringing the final price to $50,790.
Another Model Y, painted Ultra Red, is available with only 833 miles on the clock.
The car is up for grabs at $51,390, reflecting a $600 discount after the federal tax break is applied.
Tesla attacks
A series of attacks have targeted Tesla showrooms and vehicles starting in early 2025.
The FBI has started investigating the attacks as potential domestic terrorism.
The recent attacks have been linked to people protesting CEO Elon Musk and his work in Donald Trump’s administration.
Some of the attacks include:
- January 20 and February 19 – Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon, attacked with Molotov cocktails and gunfire
- March 3 – Seven Tesla charging stations set on fire near Boston
- March 9 – Four Cybertrucks burned in a parking lot in Seattle, Washington
- March 18 – A Tesla service center is set on fire with Molotov cocktails in Las Vegas
- March 24 – Multiple bombs found inside a Tesla showroom in Texas
Source: CSIS
The Launch Series came loaded with perks, including 20-inch wheels, a tow hitch, acceleration boost, and a wide selection of colors.
It also includes Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature, normally a $7,500 upgrade.
However, not all demo versions may include every original option, aside from the FSD package and acceleration boost.
Tesla has also been running a financing offer of 1.99% APR – but it’s only for the Long Range AWD model.
The Long Range RWD and the Launch Series don’t qualify for this particular deal.
Lease rates have also been reduced for both AWD and RWD variants, potentially easing monthly payment pressure.
The deals are tied to the refreshed Tesla Model Y (stock image)[/caption]
