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GM is giving a $7,500 incentive on EV models that lost tax credit eligibility

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GM is offering a $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost eligibility for the EV tax credit. This comes after several GM electric models were excluded, starting this week. According to GM, the setback is only temporary due to “two minor components” in the EV models. Until then, GM will fill in the gap for buyers.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

Green Car Congress

US Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) introduced the Driving America Forward Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits. ITC Holdings Corp.,

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Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale ends with drastically lower prices, full tax credit eligibility

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With drastically lower starting prices, the Blazer EV now starts at just over $50,000 and qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. Barra said 2024 is the “year of execution” as GM looks to get back on track with EV production. GM announced Friday the stop-sale has been lifted.

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GM resumes sales, cuts price of Chevy Blazer EV after software issue – ET Auto

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The Blazer price cuts and restored tax credit bring the effective price for qualified buyers down to USD 42,695 from the original USD 56,715 for the lowest-priced model. GM said it would cut the price of the Blazer by about USD 5,600 to USD 6,500 based on the trim level. Separately, GM on Feb. Treasury on Jan.

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Chevy’s Bolt EV is a steal at under $20,000 using the IRS tax credit upfront

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You can score a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV for under $20,000 with new IRS rules allowing you to use the tax credit as a down payment. You can buy a Chevy Bolt EV for under $20,000 Rather than waiting until next year’s tax return, you can now use the EV tax credit at the point of sale. But you may want to act fast.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

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According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. With a $7,500 tax credit on the line, Hyundai has pulled the timeline forward as quickly as possible. Munoz said EVs produced at the new plant will qualify for the tax credit.

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Proposed Federal EV Tax Credit Reform: Will It Move the Sales Needle?

EV Adoption

For electric vehicle observers, the legislation contains two key provisions: The first would extend the tax credit to automakers who already reached the current phaseout level of 200,000 EVs sold with another 400,000 vehicles, but with a reduction to $7,000 from the current maximum $7,500 credit.