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Why Tesla Model Y tax credit inclusion is good for some and bad for others

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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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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America.

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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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By comparison, the starting MSRP for a 2020 Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro with automatic transmission is $85,200. Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi A8 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,795. Earlier post.) Additional state incentives may also be available.

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Tesla supporters protest after IRA incentives shun popular BEVs, support hybrids

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Based on the list of vehicles that qualify for IRA’s $7,500 tax credit, popular battery-electric cars like some variants of the Tesla Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E will not be getting any incentives from the IRA at all. . However, a number of gas-powered hybrids actually do.

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Hyundai undercuts Tesla Model 3 by $9,300 with 2024 IONIQ 6 special cash offer

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Hyundai is offering a $7,500 purchase incentive on the 2024 IONIQ 6. It’s essentially like receiving the full EV tax credit with a new purchase. In comparison, the new Tesla Model 3 Highland starts at $40,380 (including destination). Like the IONIQ 6, Tesla’s Model 3 is no longer eligible for the IRA tax credit.

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Tesla’s EVs still have great financing deals compared to rivals, even with recent price increases

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In comparison, an electric vehicle from, say, Toyota, with its bZ4X, does not have a dedicated financing deal. Since Toyota adopts a standard rate of 6.44% APR, the bZ4X could end up being pretty expensive to purchase. Their vehicles, for one, still qualify for the US’ $7,500 tax credit.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. Hybrids now constitute more than 50% of the city’s light-duty fleet.

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