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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. First of all, you have to have money.

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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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Nissan Sakura EV review, EV tax credit goes point-of-sale, battery recycling: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV shoppers will soon need to ask the dealership some tough questions about the tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In scaling up EV sales, is smaller still better? EV battery recycling is already booming in China. And a drive in a very small EV reminds us what America is missing about them.

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Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024

Teslarati

As everyone greets the new year, Tesla updated its website according to the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) requirements for the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. Most of Tesla’s other models—including the Model X—are eligible for the full tax incentives. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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EV tax credit shifts to rebate Jan. 1, and not all dealers are ready

Green Car Reports

car dealerships have not registered to begin offering the federal EV tax credit at the point of sale when that option becomes available Jan. More than 7,000 dealerships have registered with the IRS to offer tax credits of up to $7,500 as point-of-sale rebates, the U.S. Treasury Department said Friday.

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VW ID.4 tax credit, Porsche SUV price, Model Y tops sales charts, Lucid rival: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

4 EV buyers will be able to claim the full EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. 4 models qualify for the $7,500 EV tax. Tesla has the top-selling vehicle on the planet, it claims. Lucid teases a Model Y rival. Porsche puts a price on its electric SUV. And many VW ID.4

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Here’s What Happens To The Federal EV Tax Credit On January 1, 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

On January 1, 2024, the federal EV tax credit for new and used electric cars becomes a point of sale rebate for buyers.