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QOTD: Will An Affordable EV Help You Go Electric?

The Truth About Cars

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? Sound off below. Image: Tesla] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale ends with drastically lower prices, full tax credit eligibility

Baua Electric

With drastically lower starting prices, the Blazer EV now starts at just over $50,000 and qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. Barra said 2024 is the “year of execution” as GM looks to get back on track with EV production. GM announced Friday the stop-sale has been lifted.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 2: End of the Manufacturer Sales Phaseout

EV Adoption

Arguably the biggest flaw in the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ) regulations is the triggering of a phaseout schedule of the tax credit when a manufacturer sells 200,000 total EVs (BEV and PHEV). What is less clear is how Tesla and GM will handle leases.

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2022 Chevy Bolt EV: $5,500 price cut is an affordability play, EV tax credit or not

Green Car Reports

As GM prepares for the introduction of two very upscale electric vehicles, the GMC Hummer EV and the Cadillac Lyriq, the Bolt lineup plays an important role, it faces one pesky problem.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

Baua Electric

According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. With a $7,500 tax credit on the line, Hyundai has pulled the timeline forward as quickly as possible. Munoz said EVs produced at the new plant will qualify for the tax credit.

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GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share

Baua Electric

After losing EV market share in the US in the first three months of 2024, GM believes it can turn things around. GM expects new models like the Chevy Equinox EV and improved battery production will help regain EV market share in the second half of the year. With Chevy Bolt EV sales down 64% to just 7,040, GM lost market share from Q4.

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GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share

Baua Electric

After losing EV market share in the US in the first three months of 2024, GM believes it can turn things around. GM expects new models like the Chevy Equinox EV and improved battery production will help regain EV market share in the second half of the year. With Chevy Bolt EV sales down 64% to just 7,040, GM lost market share from Q4.

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