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Tesla Model 3 Lifecycle Cost Nearly Matches The Cheapest Car In America!

CleanTechnica EVs

When I saw the news that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for the the full $7,500 federal tax credit, I knew it was time to write a new lifecycle analysis, or total cost of ownership (TCO) article. My last article like this (almost a year ago) was backward looking at the actual costs […]

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles.

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Tax filers: If you’re claiming IRA tax credits, then you need this free tool

Baua Electric

Photo: Tesla If you bought an EV or made electric upgrades in 2023, then use this Rewiring America tool to confirm which Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits you qualify for. I wholeheartedly recommend this easy-to-use online tool from electrification nonprofit Rewiring America , which I rely on myself.

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TN will triple its dumb EV tax for inflation, but its gas tax lags inflation by ~5x

Baua Electric

Photo by Ron Cogswell on Flickr Tennessee has started the process of hiking its EV registration fee from $100 to $274 per year and beyond, aiming to continue hiking the fees in perpetuity, further increasing the disproportionately high taxes paid by EVs in the state as compared to gas cars. cent special petroleum fee “).

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Volkswagen of America unveils the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America revealed the all-new ID.4 This compact SUV, which will be available in rear-wheel drive 201-hp 82 kWh (launching first) and all-wheel-drive 302-hp 82 kWh configurations, offers three years of fast charging with Electrify America for no additional cost. Reservations for the ID.4 Pricing for the ID.4

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Clean vehicle tax credits kicked into high gear in 2023. New federal EV tax credits were expanded and updated, and credits for used and commercial EVs became available for the first time in January. Join us as we recap highlights from 2023 and flag big things to expect in 2024.

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VW says ‘most’ 2023, 2024 ID.4s will get full $7,500 EV tax credit

Baua Electric

Photo: Volkswagen of America “Most” 2023 and 2024 VW ID.4s 4s will qualify for the full US EV tax credit in 2024 – here’s the lowdown on eligibility. 4s with US-manufactured SK On battery components placed in service in 2024 will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. VW 2023 and 2024 ID.4s Model year 2023 ID.4s