ThriftyTesla is dedicated to sharing insights in to how to buy and run your new Tesla for less.
Step 1 to saving money, getting your new Tesla! Ok maybe you need to come up with your own logic to justify that statement, but assuming you've decided or are deciding to go down the EV and Tesla route, this page links aims to help you find the cheapest way to get your Tesla.
From time to time Tesla do discount new cars that are in stock, either slightly earlier models or near end of finacial periods to boost numbers.
Ok, now you've got your Tesla, you may well need some accessories to get it looking and working the way you want for you:
Lower running costs is where you're really going to be saving money and justifying your Tesla. With high energy prices you'll want to make sure you're on a Tariff that works best for you. That might be a dedicated EV tariff or a Dynamic Tariff. A comparison of my dynamic tariff (Octopus Agile) is linked below.
It was inevitable that the UK Government would start charging EVs Vehicle Excise Duty (aka Road Tax) at some point to make up for income lost from people switching over. They still need to get money from somewhere. Expect the same to happen for fuel duty at some point too.
So from April 2025 VED will be charged on EVs as well as the luxury car tax on vehicles bought after that date over £40k.
Quick money saving tip is to renew your current VED early on EVs during March 2024 at £0. You can renew at any time online using your V5. This will mean your next renewal will be 1 March 2025 and will again be £0 and last till 28 Feb 2026. This is worth about £15.80 for each month you gain/save. So up to £174 for 11 months if your original renewal means you are liable to pay in April 2025.
It's possible you may be able to renew in Mar 2025 anyway, but also possible that they might work it out and remove the loophole before then.