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EV tax credit leases, cold-weather charging, PHEVs not plugged in: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are plug-in hybrid drivers charging often enough? And what can we see in all of our past Best Car To Buy winners?

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Oregon’s EV incentive program that brought Tesla prices below $30k is running out of money

Teslarati

Oregon’s electric vehicle incentive program that was widely publicized for bringing the price of a Tesla Model 3 well below $30,000 is being suspended for a year starting in May because it is running out of money. According to Fox Business , Oregon expects 1.5 million people to be driving EVs in the state by 2035.

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Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV program encourages sustainable transport

Teslarati

This is interesting, as used EVs have held their value well and are sometimes more expensive than new EVs due to their availability in the market. Supply chain constraints have made getting some new vehicles tough to come by. Stacking rebates at a state level with federal incentives can result in huge savings.

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

The Truth About Cars

Automotive News perfectly encapsulated the dichotomy this week by reporting on just how much some networks have been struggling, while retailers reap comparably higher benefits: ChargePoint posted a net loss of $344.5 million on revenue of $468.1 million for the fiscal year ended Jan.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. You can also reach me on Twitter @Christi86567288 , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings

Baua Electric

Mullen also points out that combined with the $7,500 federal tax credit , commercial customers can purchase a new THREE electric truck at a net cost below $20,000. The post Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf. (AP After a federal tax credit and state rebate, the price of these cars will come out at around a cool 20k. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. By Dana Hull for the San Jose Mercury News.

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