Trying to figure out how California’s CVRP works with a Tesla and I’m getting lost in the edge cases. For folks who’ve done this recently (or were on the waitlist), can you help me understand these scenarios?
MSRP cap vs software: If I buy a Model 3/Y under the MSRP cap and then add software later (Acceleration Boost, FSD subscription, Premium Connectivity), does CVRP look at base vehicle MSRP at purchase or the total with software? What if I buy FSD at delivery vs a month later-does that matter?
Dynamic pricing: Tesla changes prices a lot. If I apply when the car is under the cap, but the price goes up/down before delivery, which number does CVRP use-order date, delivery date, or the MSRP printed on my MVPA?
VIN swaps: If Tesla changes my VIN before delivery, do I need to update the application or start over? Any delays from this?
Federal point‑of‑sale credit: If I transfer the federal Clean Vehicle Credit at checkout, does that impact CVRP eligibility or count as “other incentives” that change how they calculate anything?
Lease quirks: For a lease under the MSRP cap, how does CVRP treat software rolled into the lease vs subscribed later? And if I buy out the lease early (or total the car), what happens to the 30‑month requirement?
Delivery/registration: If delivery happens out of state but I register in CA right away, is that okay for CVRP?
Timing the voucher: Any tips for aligning preapproval/voucher windows with Tesla’s shifting delivery dates so nothing expires?
If you’ve been approved with a recent Model 3/Y, which documents did CVRP actually scrutinize (MVPA, registration, proof of residency, income, etc.), and what tripped you up? Any Tesla-specific gotchas I should watch for?