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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

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Battery costs are declining quickly, but even Tesla still lists its 300-mile Semi variant with an estimated starting price of $150,000. That’s higher than the cost of a comparable diesel-powered Class 8 truck, so the Tesla Semi would have to be very compelling to convince drivers and fleet owners to make the switch to electric.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

Green Car Congress

What Californians pay is much higher than the true marginal cost of using electricity. This puts an unnecessary cost burden on low- and middle-income households as we transition to using clean electricity. Lower- and middle-income households are bearing a far greater cost burden for the state's power system than seems fair.

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Tesla $7,500 credit up front, Toyota affordable EVs, Ram electric vans: Today’s Car News

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Toyota pushes back about the viability of affordable EVs. And Tesla buyers can now get the $7,500 EV tax credit up front—if they qualify. Tesla has started applying the EV tax credit at the time of purchase —via its own website and affecting the up-front amount buyers will need to pay when buying a new Tesla.

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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The trend is consistent with steady growth in availability and affordability. Overall affordability has also improved by a similar margin, rising to 85.6 Overall affordability has also improved by a similar margin, rising to 85.6 Likewise, the Bolt EUV has seen its total cost of ownership fall to $30,900. in January.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase? With $7,500 of “retail bonus cash”—a rebate on purchases, not leases–the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is much cheaper than the Tesla Model 3. Toyota also dismisses the viability of an affordable EV —in this case, specific to the European market.

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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The upfront cost of an EV is the biggest barrier to EV adoption, with the average cost of a new EV being 52 percent more than a gas vehicle. Rebates & Tax Credits Don’t Help Most Americans. However, with Senator Manchin saying no to Build Back Better, any improvements to the EV tax credit are now in limbo.

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Upcoming Changes to the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Explained

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To encourage clean and energy-efficient vehicle adoption, the United States government has made significant changes to the Clean Vehicle tax credit, to take effect from January 1, 2024. These changes make it easier for drivers to access tax credits when purchasing clean vehicles. What Is the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit?