Prospective buyers of Tesla's $100,00-plus electric SUV, the Model X, might not pay the full hefty price tag after all. According to Tesla, the falcon-winged SUV's gross vehicular weight might qualify it for a federal tax break designed for heavy equipment, reports The Los Angeles Times.
"Yes, the curb weight of Model X is 5,441 lbs. So we expect the GVWR to exceed 6,000 lbs. This means a Section 179 deduction could be taken for to up to $25,000 of the purchase price," according to Tesla spokesperson Alexis Georgeson.
Section 179 tax break was originally intended for farmers, who were encouraged to purchase more freely on heavy machinery for their farms. For the equipment, a weight of 6,000 pounds was set as the limit.
However, a number of people have taken advantage of the tax break's relatively free stance of the vehicles involved, even if they are not in any way related to the agriculture industry. The rules of Section 179 are flexible enough for the tax break to be granted as long as the person requesting for it is able to prove that the vehicle involved is an integral part of a business' operations, according to Slash Gear.
Of course, numerous luxury vehicles have already fit the bill, including SUVs from Range Rover, the Ford F-150 truck and the Hummer H2s.
Now, the Model X joins the ranks of SUVs that could qualify for the tax break. However, Tesla advises its customers to be cautious, and to check with a tax adviser just to make sure.
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