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Tesla just made leasing a Model 3 or Y more affordable than ever

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Tesla just made leasing a Model 3 or Model Y more affordable than ever, offering rates as low as $329 a month for an all-electric vehicle. However, the company just slashed leasing prices for the Model 3 and Model Y , its two most popular vehicles, making it as affordable as ever to lease one of the cars with a 36-month term.

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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

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With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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This price barrier prevents the middle class from capitalizing on the notable cost savings of EVs, paying a “poverty penalty” of $1,000/year in higher fuel and maintenance costs by driving gas-powered vehicles. Rebates & Tax Credits Don’t Help Most Americans. Put all together, the customer saves up to $200 a month.

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Why Tesla Model Y tax credit inclusion is good for some and bad for others

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The Tesla Model Y complete lineup was recently added to the IRS list of qualifying vehicles that will give buyers a $7,500 tax credit. While it may seem like the company’s huge price cuts coupled with the tax credit would be good for everyone, it spells bad news for competitors that offer comparable EVs in the same category.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

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We rounded up all the affordable EVs that are arriving in 2024 and 2025 , and if automakers hold to their word—or at least their hints—it’s going to get better for those who don’t have a luxury budget. 2019 Tesla Model 3 And get ready for more confusion about the EV tax credit, beyond just the uncertainty about which vehicles are eligible.

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Tesla starts promoting Model 3 and Model Y’s IRA-adjusted prices

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A look at Tesla’s official pages for the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover shows that the electric vehicle maker is highlighting the fact that the electric cars are eligible for the IRA’s $7,500 tax credit. But this is not all, as customers who are eligible for state and local incentives could make the car even more affordable.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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One of the reasons behind the drastic increase in sales was the more affordable price range of the Tesla Model 3, a best-seller in the U.S., Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Tesla’s Model 3 paved the way to powerful, affordable EVs. Europe and China.