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Tesla

Tesla donations are uncommon but increasing as the fleet ages. Model S and Model X with battery degradation or out-of-warranty repair quotes are starting to appear. Battery replacement on a 2014-2017 Model S can hit $15,000+, pushing some owners to donation rather than repair.

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Tesla models we accept

All Tesla models: Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, Roadster (original), Cybertruck. Any year, any condition, running or not.

Why donors choose us for Tesla donations

Common donation reasons: battery degradation on older Model S/X; out-of-warranty motor/battery failures; total-loss vehicles from accidents kept by owner instead of accepting insurance buyout.

Cars Helping Kids accepts Tesla vehicles regardless of model, year, mileage, or mechanical condition. Free flatbed pickup means the vehicle doesn't need to start or be drivable. We handle title transfer paperwork.

Tesla donation process

1. Submit our 60-second form or call 770-871-9422 with the vehicle year/make/model + your contact info.

2. A real person from Cars Helping Kids calls you within 1 business day to confirm address and schedule pickup.

3. Tow driver arrives at the agreed time. You sign the back of the title; they take the vehicle. Free.

4. After the vehicle sells at auction, we email you IRS Form 1098-C showing the actual sale price (= your tax deduction).

Tax deduction for your Tesla

Your federal tax deduction equals the gross sale price of the vehicle when we sell it at auction. Cars Helping Kids is a Georgia 501(c)(3) (program of Fainting Goat Foundation); donations qualify for the charitable contribution deduction if you itemize on your federal return.

Use the tax calculator on the homepage to estimate your deduction based on the vehicle's age and condition.

Ready to donate your Tesla?

60-second form, free pickup within 24-48 hours in most areas, IRS Form 1098-C tax receipt after sale.

Schedule My Pickup → Call 770-871-9422

Frequently asked questions

Can I donate a Tesla?
Yes. Cars Helping Kids accepts Tesla donations of any year, model, and condition. Free pickup nationwide, IRS Form 1098-C tax receipt, donations fund children's services in the North Georgia region.
How much can I deduct for donating a Tesla?
Your federal tax deduction equals the actual auction sale price of your Tesla on IRS Form 1098-C box 4c. Teslas generally have steady auction demand; the $500 safe-harbor rule applies if your vehicle sells for $500 or less.
What if my Tesla isn't running?
Non-running Teslas are accepted. The towing partner brings a flatbed. Most Teslas with mechanical issues sell at salvage auction; the donation is still tax-deductible at the sale price.