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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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The upfront cost of an EV is the biggest barrier to EV adoption, with the average cost of a new EV being 52 percent more than a gas vehicle. With the average American family having just over $5,000 in the bank, they don’t have the ability to use their EV incentives to lower the upfront cost of their EV.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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Today, we’ll be taking a look at one of Chevy’s most popular, affordable, and revolutionary offerings, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. We’ll also explore the best ways to save money on the purchase of a Bolt EUV by taking advantage of available EV incentives with an EV Climate Loan through EV Life. Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP).

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Lux Research: fuel cell vehicles lag other drivetrains in terms of cost of ownership; ICE and HEV lowest cost

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Based on an analysis of various cost of ownership scenarios for various drivetrains, including internal combustion engine (ICE) gasoline and diesel; hybrid (HEV); battery-electric (EV); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV); and fuel cell vehicles, Lux Research concludes that fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are “ solidly in a laggard position. ”.

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Tesla China announces 0% down ‘Financial Leasing’ with buy-out options

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Tesla China has announced a new “Financial Leasing” plan for more affordability as it offers the option of 0% down to purchase a vehicle, as well as several other financing options. Widespread EV adoption is already occurring in China, and Tesla is among the most popular manufacturers in the market.

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

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EV Life’s Climate Loan aims to lower the monthly cost of an EV by up to $200/month. The average California driver qualifies for over $10,000 in EV rebates and tax credits, but incentives can take 12 to 18 months to recoup post-purchase. This new CalSEED grant will fund the development of an EV Climate Loan platform.

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EPRI: lifetime cost of ownership of plug-ins is roughly comparable with conventional vehicles

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Consumers who purchase an electric vehicle will find that lifetime costs to own the vehicle are competitive with conventional and hybrid vehicles, according to an analysis conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership for Current Plug-in Electric Vehicles”.

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Tesla rolls out slight Model S, Model X, and Model Y price increase in the US

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The new prices represent a $1,000 increase in the cost of the two flagship electric cars in the US. Tesla also highlighted a number of perks with the purchase of the flagship sedan and SUV. The EV maker also noted that financing for Model S and Model X purchases start as low as 3.99%.

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