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Nissan will not build its next-gen LEAF in the US, risks losing EV tax credit

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Nissan will build the new model in the UK, but the affordable EV risks losing IRA tax credit eligibility. more… The post Nissan will not build its next-gen LEAF in the US, risks losing EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek. The next-gen Nissan LEAF will not be made in the US.

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

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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.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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One of the biggest concerns about the IRA’s requirements for EV tax credit eligibly regards battery packs, cells, and the materials used to manufacture them. In March, the United States Department of Treasury published the battery sourcing guidance, which automakers must comply with to reap the tax credits from the IRA.

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Tax credits jump to $1,500 for e-bikes, $7,500 for electric motorcycles in Build Back Better Act

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Electric bicycles and electric motorcycles may be getting significantly more affordable in the US after tax credits for both advance closer towards becoming law. more… The post Tax credits jump to $1,500 for e-bikes, $7,500 for electric motorcycles in Build Back Better Act appeared first on Electrek.

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QOTD: Will An Affordable EV Help You Go Electric?

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Today we covered Tesla's back-and-forth on whether it will or won't build an affordable EV. One of the biggest reasons not to purchase an EV that I hear is that the MSRP of most EVs is too high, even considering tax credits. Does that ring true?

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Report: Tesla To Build Fabled Affordable Electric Car in Germany

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New reports state that Tesla is working toward an affordable EV model and note that it will produce the vehicles at its German location near Berlin. The report noted that Tesla plans to build a car with a 25,000-Euro starting price, or just shy of $27,000. The Model Y is already built in that location and is Europe’s best-selling EV.

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Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit

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Georgia Senator Reverend Warnock introduced a new bill that would expand which electric vehicles qualify for a tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act. The post Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek.