The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

The automaker recently announced that its upcoming Prologue EV would be eligible for federal tax credits of $7,500, meaning buyers can get around 15 percent off the SUV’s purchase price at the point of sale. Tax credits bring the Prologue’s starting price down to $41,295 after a $1,395 destination charge.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Prices for new light trucks—pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs)— averaged 43% more than new cars in 2019. From 1990 to 1995, cars had a higher average price than light trucks. Price data are adjusted for inflation (constant 2019 dollars). Finance charges or finance incentives are excluded.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

As a result, regulations and guidelines related to electric vehicles are changing frequently, and consumers and charging station hosts must be aware of new developments. As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2023

4 is eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. Tesla cut prices on the Model 3 and Model Y yet again. And Jaguar and Land Rover get a fresh charge for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As part of an announcement confirming an $18.7

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. The company, based in Silverstone, England will create an initial run of 50 of the luxury SUVs built in the ‘classic era’ between 1970 and 1994.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Chevrolet will offer the Bolt EV with a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $37,495 including destination charge. Depending on individual tax situations, customers may receive an available federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a net value of $29,995.

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MARCH 7, 2024

The 2024 Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, qualifies for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. With the added credit, the Honda Prologue hits the “sweet spot,” with starting prices under $40,000. With the added credit, the Honda Prologue hits the “sweet spot,” with starting prices under $40,000.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2024

Which major battery supplier has 9-minute-charging solid-state cells and a 20-year EV battery in its sights? Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 9, 2024.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2022

Pricing for the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid has been released—just in the nick of time for buyers of this model to no longer qualify for the federal EV tax credit. The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV will start at $39,785, including a destination charge of $1,295.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

These high prices result from uncommonly large fixed costs that are bundled into kilowatt-hour prices and passed on to customers. Key findings from the report include: California IOUs’ prices for electricity are out of line with the rest of the country. —co-author Professor Severin Borenstein.

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Teslarati

APRIL 10, 2024

Ford has reportedly implemented a round of price cuts to several trims of the 2024 F-150 Lightning. The recent price adjustments were focused primarily on the all-electric pickup truck’s mid-level variants. With the price cuts in place, some variants of the F-150 Lightning saw adjustments of as much as $5,500.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

Ford is updating the E-Transit with a larger 89kWh battery, increasing range by roughly 30% depending on configuration, and faster charging on both DC and AC. The E-Transit also gets improved DC charging performance, with 176kW charging capability, up from 115kW. That said, 80-amp charging is rare to find at homes.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV. What is the federal US Used Clean Vehicle tax credit?

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EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Malaysian government officials are petitioning and working toward making electric vehicles exempt from taxes, including import and excise duties, as well as road taxes. According to Paultan , a Malaysian automotive news site, supporting politicians are proposing a 100% exemption from the road tax for EVs.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

Photo credit: Hyundai Hyundai announces the price range for the 2024 Santa Fe lineup, beginning at an entry-level price of $33,950. MSRP excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. MSRP excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. Freight Charges for the 2024MY Santa Fe are $1,395.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Owners of EVs that have paid stamp duty will be exempt from the NSW road user charge. That includes all EVs priced above $78,000. The post NSW Labor’s weird EV policy means expensive electric cars will be spared road tax appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

After announcing 2024 Solterra prices and updates, Subaru made a goof on its press release. Subaru mistakenly said some 2024 Solterra owners will qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. The new Soltera can charge from 10% to 80% in “as little as 35 minutes.” Despite the upgrades, Subaru kept the starting price the same.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 1, 2024

Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. At the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s approved rate of 25c/kWh , this represents a 12% or 24% tax.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To encourage clean and energy-efficient vehicle adoption, the United States government has made significant changes to the Clean Vehicle tax credit, to take effect from January 1, 2024. These changes make it easier for drivers to access tax credits when purchasing clean vehicles. What Is the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Federal tax credits for electric vehicles in the United States are complicated, especially with new changes for 2023. The good news is that there are now tax credits for individuals and businesses that buy or lease a new or used electric vehicle! First, the easy part: How do I claim the $7,500 EV tax credit?

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Where is the federal government’s charging network already up and running? Why is Ford cutting production of the F-150 Lightning in half? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 15, 2023.

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2024

In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2021

The 2022 Nissan Leaf rolls into the new model year with a significant price cut for the shorter-range version. The base price of the 149-mile standard Leaf is down to $28,375 with the mandatory $975 destination charge—so $20,875 effectively if you can claim the full $7,500 EV tax credit.

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Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2023

Tesla dropped the price of its Powerwall in Australia–for the second time this year– making it more affordable than ever. An email to Tesla Powerwall installers in Australia revealed that the company reduced the price of its home battery storage option by $1,699. Tesla has a list of certified installers on its website.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As per updates on Tesla’s official order pages for its two best-selling all-electric vehicles, the Model 3 and Model Y have received a fresh batch of price cuts. The variant was previously priced at $40,240 before options. The Model 3 Long Range, which used to be priced at $47,240, has been adjusted to $45,990.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

Tesla has dropped the price of the Model Y, Model S and Model X by $2,000 each in the US. Model 3 prices remain the same, as do prices of the newly-released Cybertruck. After that discount lapsed, it warned buyers ahead of time that prices would increase again by $1,000 at the end of the quarter. Cheapest US Model Y ever?

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

A look at the order page for the Model S and Model X in the United States shows that the two flagship electric cars have received notable price cuts. As per Tesla, the Model S Long Range now starts at $74,990, a 15% reduction over its previous starting price of $88,490. At its current price, the Model S Plaid becomes a steal.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Tesla Model Y complete lineup was recently added to the IRS list of qualifying vehicles that will give buyers a $7,500 tax credit. While it may seem like the company’s huge price cuts coupled with the tax credit would be good for everyone, it spells bad news for competitors that offer comparable EVs in the same category.

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EV Life

JANUARY 11, 2024

With climate change awareness increasing, gas prices continuing to climb, EV charging stations expanding, and tons of new EV options hitting the market each year, it’s no surprise that electric vehicle purchases are skyrocketing. Which Tesla Vehicles Qualify for Colorado’s $5,000 Tax Credit? So act fast for maximum savings!

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Teslarati

JULY 4, 2022

As recently corroborated by the veteran Japanese carmaker, it has already crossed the 200,000-unit cap for the United States’ $7,500 tax credit for hybrid and all-electric vehicles. The post Toyota’s tax credit advantage over competitors like Tesla disappears appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

EVs cost an average of $9,406 per year (including the purchase price) to run compared to $7,952 annually for gas vehicles (including the purchase price). Annually, the average costs to charge an electric vehicle is $460.32, while the national average cost to refill a gas tank is $837.92

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2024

GM announced Friday that it’s dropping prices by up to $6,520 on its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV , while resuming sales and deliveries of the model to customers. They come after owners and reviewers reported a range of interface glitches, some of which appeared to interfere with the ability to charge and drive the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2020

Audi is pricing its 2020 A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid with a MSRP of $94,000 in the US. Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi A8 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,795. Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi A8 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,795.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The scheme is similar to the “congestion charging” that takes place in some of Europe’s largest cities and would make New York the first American locale to enact the concept. However, formal congestion pricing didn’t come up until former mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested taxing vehicles for entering the busiest parts of NYC in 2007.

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JUNE 16, 2020

Ford Mustang Mach-E owners in the US will receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging through FordPass Rewards at Electrify America fast-charging stations. For Mustang Mach-E owners with the extended-range battery, the 250 kWh of fast-charging energy is equal to more than three fill-ups.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 10, 2024

Which major battery supplier has 9-minute-charging solid-state cells and a 20-year EV battery in its sights? Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? GM confirmed Friday a huge price cut for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV , as it resumed deliveries on the model.

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