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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

However, dealers are much less likely to educate you about the fine print that may prevent you from accessing the full $7500 credit. Watch out for car dealers who use phrases like ‘we guarantee you can get you the full $7500 tax credit.’ How to determine if you can use the EV tax credit?