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Tesla starts applying EV tax credit at time of purchase

Baua Electric

Fewer Tesla EVs now qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but for those that do, Tesla is now applying the credit at the time of purchase. The automaker’s website now says that eligible buyers will have the full $7,500 credit applied when they purchase their vehicles.

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Tesla embraces new immediate EV tax credit system

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Tesla has embraced the new immediate use of the EV tax credit, which was announced last year by the IRS and Department of the Treasury. In October , the IRS and Department of the Treasury announced that it would issue new guidance regarding the EV tax credit, with the changes taking effect in 2024. Buying an EV?

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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

Green Car Congress

A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. —Roberson and Helveston (2022). —John Helveston. Roberson et al.

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How to Get the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit This Year

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The latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credits can be applied to the purchase of a new or used EV at the point of sale as of January 1, 2024. The Clean Vehicle Tax Credit for new EVs is worth up to $7,500 and the Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit is worth up to $4,000. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Honda Prologue Gets Major Boost with Federal Tax Credit Eligibility

The Truth About Cars

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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Tesla’s cheapest Model 3 with the 2024 tax credit might surprise you

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Treasury’s updated guidance on the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit has officially taken effect. With some of Tesla’s vehicles losing access to the credit in 2024, one Model 3 configuration is currently looking more appealing than ever.

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Nissan Leaf regains tax credit access, now starts at $24,400

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Nissan and the IRS announced today that the Leaf has regained eligibility for the federal tax credit for electric vehicles. With now $3,750 in tax credit, the Leaf can start at just $24,400 – making it one of the cheapest EVs in the US. Now, the Leaf is not perfect, especially at that price.