Tesla is facing dwindling Model Y availability across the United States as customers rush to complete purchases before the federal $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit expires at the end of September.
Social media posts and Tesla’s official website show shrinking supplies in key regions. Around Austin, Texas, there were no new Model Y units listed within 200 miles, while in Beverly Hills, California’s 90210 zip code, only two vehicles were shown as available. Tesla’s website currently displays a banner warning buyers: “Limited Inventory – Take Delivery Now.”
The looming Sept. 30 deadline for the incentive, which reduces upfront costs by thousands of dollars, has driven demand for Tesla’s best-selling SUV. The credit is set to lapse under the Trump administration’s latest policy timeline.
To stimulate sales and move existing vehicles, Tesla has also introduced lease promotions. In the U.S., it is offering $0 down leases on pre-owned Model 3 and Model Y cars, opening a lower-cost entry point for consumers reluctant to commit to new purchases.
For buyers, the coming weeks could prove decisive. Securing delivery before the deadline could mean significant savings, while waiting may result in higher effective prices if the incentive is removed. For Tesla, how it navigates the final month of the program may influence its performance heading into the fourth quarter.
