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Tesla starts applying EV tax credit at time of purchase

Baua Electric

Fewer Tesla EVs now qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but for those that do, Tesla is now applying the credit at the time of purchase. The automaker’s website now says that eligible buyers will have the full $7,500 credit applied when they purchase their vehicles.

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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

Green Car Congress

A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.

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Tesla embraces new immediate EV tax credit system

Teslarati

Tesla has embraced the new immediate use of the EV tax credit, which was announced last year by the IRS and Department of the Treasury. In October , the IRS and Department of the Treasury announced that it would issue new guidance regarding the EV tax credit, with the changes taking effect in 2024. Buying an EV?

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

Teslarati

In fact, Car and Driver wrote about it a year ago. Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles are not subject to the eligibility requirements as electric vehicles purchased for personal use.

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U.S. EV Tax Credit Tool Tracks Electric Car Savings

CleanTechnica EVs

Consumers have a new resource for finding plug-in electric and fuel cell vehicle tax credits. Current owners and those considering an electric vehicle purchase can access a free tool developed by ORNL researchers for fueleconomy.gov.

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Volkswagen confirms most MY23 and MY24 ID.4s are eligible for full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit

Electric Cars Report

4 models (when released with SK On components) that are placed in service in 2024 will be eligible for the full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit on a purchase by a qualifying purchaser, making the ID.4 4s are eligible for full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Proposed 30% US tax credit for e-bike purchases gains support in Congress

Electrek

Americans are getting closer to a federal tax credit for electric bicycles, a proposal that could be similar in concept to the electric car and motorcycle tax incentives already on the books. more… The post Proposed 30% US tax credit for e-bike purchases gains support in Congress appeared first on Electrek.