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China and EV tax credit, EV affordability and battery materials, 2024 finalists: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Fewer EVs with connections to China may soon be tax-credit-eligible. EVs still make up a tiny portion of the non-luxury market, yet a plunge in the raw materials needed for EV batteries could make them more affordable. And which of this year’s new EVs are the best? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

Teslarati

Battery costs are declining quickly, but even Tesla still lists its 300-mile Semi variant with an estimated starting price of $150,000. The bill allocates $369 billion for programs that help fight climate change and preserve the environment, and it also includes a number of revamped EV tax credits.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles.

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Nissan and Toyota EV tax credit, Stellantis-LG battery plant, cobalt and EV affordability: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler teams up with LG for a battery plant in Canada. decisions over resource control—may lead to EV-affordability issues. Toyota and Nissan are introducing more EVs just in time for buyers to claim the full EV tax credit. And is cost more.

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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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4 units with SK On battery components qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. 4 starts with an MSRP of $38,995 for the Standard variant, which has a 62 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. 4 with two battery and powertrain options.

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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. Tesla started warning customers in Dec.

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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

The Truth About Cars

The Nissan Leaf was already the most affordable EV on sale, but recent changes have made it even cheaper. The automaker announced that the car has regained eligibility for federal tax credits, though for only half of the maximum $7,500. has a free-trade agreement. has a free-trade agreement.