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EV tax credit leases, cold-weather charging, PHEVs not plugged in: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. And what can we see in all of our past Best Car To Buy winners? EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are plug-in hybrid drivers charging often enough?

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2018 Honda Clarity Electric hits dealerships in California and Oregon with $199 lease deal

Green Car Reports

The 2018 Honda Clarity Electric car rolled into California and Oregon dealerships this week, but nobody can buy it. That figure reflects the $7,500 federal tax credit, which Honda finance will keep as part of the capitalized cost reduction of the lease.

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Oregon’s EV incentive program that brought Tesla prices below $30k is running out of money

Teslarati

Oregon’s electric vehicle incentive program that was widely publicized for bringing the price of a Tesla Model 3 well below $30,000 is being suspended for a year starting in May because it is running out of money. According to Fox Business , Oregon expects 1.5 million people to be driving EVs in the state by 2035.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. The post Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles appeared first on TESLARATI. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at christine@teslarati.com.

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AeroVironment completes first electric vehicle commercial charging station installations in Hawaii

Green Car Congress

Incentives and special programs may include up to 30% in Hawaii EV Ready Rebates, and up to 30% in federal income tax credits to offset the cost of buying and installing commercial charging systems, free site layout consultations, support from AeroVironment-certified EV experts, EV charger education and training for maintenance staff and management.

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Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings

Baua Electric

can take advantage of the total incentives for buying zero-emissions vehicles – rebates that can go as high as $45,000 per truck. can take advantage of the total incentives for buying zero-emissions vehicles – rebates that can go as high as $45,000 per truck. starting at a suggested MSRP of $68,500.

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Time to shake-up EV outreach?

Electric Auto Association

The Southern Oregon chapter tests new ways to spark interest. The leaders of the Southern Oregon Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Association (SOHEVA) do not rest on their laurels when it comes to convincing the public to drive electric. Should I Buy an Electric Car?” Jim Hartman with his Nissan LEAF in front of solar trackers.

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