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Lucid: order your Air now before the federal tax credit goes away

Green Car Congress

Among the many provisions of the bill is the revamping of the federal EV tax credit to require, among many other things, an MSRP of less than $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs and trucks. Once the bill becomes law, the Lucid Air—with an MSRP of $87,400—will no longer qualify for this federal tax credit.

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Fisker finesses the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit changes with binding sales contract; “Transition Rule”

Green Car Congress

The US Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, with nearly $400 billion in funding over 10 years for climate- and energy-related programs; among the myriad provisions in the 755-page bill are changes to the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500. —Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker.

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EV tax credit could become ‘refundable,’ putting cash in EV buyers’ pockets

Teslarati

One of the most notable portions, for electric vehicle drivers at least, of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan is the introduction of a massive $12,500 EV tax credit that will be offered to those who choose to drive sustainable cars. Previously, the tax credit was used precisely as a “credit” would work.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable.

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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. Funded at $2.3 Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description.

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The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures

Charged EVs

The provision that’s gotten the most press is a redesign of the federal EV tax credit—that’s only natural, because it’s the policy that’s most likely to directly affect the average consumer, and because politicians love to talk about tax breaks. The revamped tax credit scheme is clearly a great improvement over its predecessor.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The base Fisker Ocean Sport trim level is priced at $37,499, before federal and state tax credits. The Fisker Ocean was designed to be a true SUV, Henrik Fisker said, rather than yet another aerodynamic all-electric hatchback.

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