I've been leasing Teslas since 2018 and just wrapped up a CVRP app for a Model 3 in early 2024-bureaucracy hasn't gotten any less frustrating. On the MSRP cap, they strictly use the base MSRP from your MVPA at purchase; post-delivery software like FSD or boosts doesn't count toward it, even if bought at delivery. I added Premium Connectivity a week later, no issue.
Dynamic pricing? CVRP locks in the order date MSRP for eligibility, but your rebate amount is based on delivery MVPA-big gotcha if prices spike, as mine did by $2k. VIN swaps are common with Tesla; just update your app with the new one via their portal, no restart needed, but it delayed my approval by 3 weeks while they verified.
Federal POS credit: It doesn't affect CVRP eligibility directly, but declare it on the app to avoid "other incentives" clawbacks-they scrutinize that hard. For leases, software in the cap lease is fine, but later subs are ignored; early buyout voids the rebate if under 30 months, per their rules.
Out-of-state delivery? Totally okay if you register in CA within 20 days and prove residency. Tip: Get preapproval first, then order-vouchers last 180 days, but Tesla delays can burn you, so push for firm dates.
They hammered me on income proof (2022 taxes) and CA registration docs; MVPA was key for MSRP. Watch for Tesla's "final price" emails not matching MVPA-discrepancies almost tanked mine. The whole system's rigged to favor legacy automakers, IMO-EVs deserve better.