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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America. Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees.

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Tesla continues ‘Project Highland’ manufacturing line installation at Fremont

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Tesla is continuing to progress on the installation of new Model 3 production lines at the Fremont Factory, which is being revamped for Project Highland. However, with the electric vehicle movement on the upswing and becoming more popular, companies are looking to offer vehicles at an affordable price point.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai drone restrictions prompt Model 3 highland testing speculations

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Tesla’s Gigafactories are arguably among the most interesting facilities in the electric vehicle industry. With this in mind, speculations are high that the “Project Highland” Model 3 may be getting tested around the factory. It is then no surprise that their buildout is typically monitored closely.

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Tesla partners with CBA on low-interest financing in Australia

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has partnered with Tesla to offer low-interest financing on electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Through this latest announcement we can help more customers realise the benefits of electric vehicles by making finance more affordable.” automaker’s most popular sedan.

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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. However, sightings of the Model 3 Highland in the U.S.

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Volkswagen ID.2 to rival Tesla’s expected $25,000 vehicle

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Volkswagen is preparing to enter the same segment as Tesla’s upcoming affordable car with the ID.2 2 electric vehicle. Sales of the all-electric Volkswagen ID.2 2 might be the electric equivalent of the German automaker’s popular compact five-seater, the VW Golf. 2 are expected to start in 2023.

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Tesla Model Y registrations are surging in the United States: study

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Data from Experian, a firm that tracks new vehicle registrations, revealed that electric cars now make up about 7% of new car registrations for the first five months of the year. For comparison, electric vehicles comprised 4.6% of new vehicle registrations in the same period last year.