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IRS invites consumers to comment on EV tax credit qualifications

Teslarati

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting consumers to share comments on the electric vehicle tax credit qualifications. Those vehicles are classified as electric vehicles because they are plug-in hybrid EVs. In December, the IRS announced the vehicles that qualified for the 2023 EV tax credit. Credit: IRS.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

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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DC Fast Charging, 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Priced, Gas Taxes: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we look at whether electric-car drivers prefer DC fast charging or Level 2 AC charging, who really pays for road maintenance, and pricing for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on any news you might have missed last week with our Week in Reverse feature and video.

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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Qualified for Hybrid Vehicle Credit

Green Car Congress

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

EV Connect

And thanks to a variety of tax credits and incentive programs, the barrier to entry may be lower than you think. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations. Washington state offers tax credits for up to 50% of the costs of equipment and related costs.

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Honda Clarity Electric in California and Oregon dealerships; $269/mo

Green Car Congress

With an introductory lease price of $269 (plus tax) a month for 36 months, the lease terms include an allowance of 20,000 miles per year and 24/7 roadside assistance. Earlier post.). The Clarity Electric sedan is powered by a 120kW electric motor producing 221 lb-ft of torque and drawing power from a 25.5-kWh kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Tesla introduces financing product for Model S customers; lease-sale hybrid

Green Car Congress

Essentially, said Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a conference call describing the product, the new approach allows one to buy a new Model S for no money down net of the tax credit and as low as about $500 net out of pocket cost per month, depending upon the model, specific state incentives, and personal parameters (e.g., driving distances, etc.).

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