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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

Electrek

After launching its low-cost Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL), BYD is leading the EV sales surge in the country. However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum? China’s leading automaker, BYD , is aggressively expanding overseas.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

Green Car Congress

We’re proposing solutions that would recover system costs through sales or income taxes, or an income-based fixed charge, which would pay for long-term capital costs while ensuring all those who use the system—and specifically, wealthier households—contribute equitably. —En Banc White Paper.

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Toyota and Nissan EVs: With $7,500 tax credit phaseout soon, don’t miss the affordability window

Green Car Reports

The runway is looking shorter for two new affordable electric vehicles from Toyota and Nissan.

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Tesla starts applying EV tax credit at time of purchase

Baua Electric

Fewer Tesla EVs now qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but for those that do, Tesla is now applying the credit at the time of purchase. Tesla federal EV tax credit eligibility (Jan. 2024) Those that receive a point-of-sale credit but exceed those income caps will have to pay Tesla back.

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

Baua Electric

The Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale finally ended Friday after almost three months. 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. The company confirmed it was temporarily pausing sales to fix a software quality issue.

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

The Truth About Cars

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.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

The Truth About Cars

In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3. Ho Sung Song said that the car, based on the EV3 Concept, would go on sale before the end of 2024. That, and the brand needs an entry-level model to push buyers higher in the lineup over time.

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