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

The Truth About Cars

The automaker announced that the car has regained eligibility for federal tax credits, though for only half of the maximum $7,500. With the credit, the Leaf starts in the mid-$25,000 range, extending its lead as the cheapest EV on sale. has a free-trade agreement.

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Battle over EV tax credit pits automakers against oil interests

Green Car Reports

The possibility of an extension for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit has recently intensified lobbying efforts in Washington D.C.—and —and pitted the efforts of the auto industry soundly against those of the oil and gas industry. So reports the Washington Post.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Baua Electric

Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. Surprisingly, 57% of respondents thought that the new point-of-sale rebate for the federal EV tax credit would have no effect on EV sales, or they were unsure.

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Tesla led the EV market closer to ICE price parity in 2023: Cox

Teslarati

This figure was not far from the $48,759 considered to be the average price of an ICE vehicle in the same month Following Tesla’s lead, the rest of the auto industry saw an average EV sticker price of $50,798, showing a similar downward trend throughout the year. Cox plans to release a more in-depth EV report later this week.

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Dealers Finally Have EV Inventory But Now Lack Buyers

The Truth About Cars

We’ve been hearing about the rise of electric vehicles for years, but while they are growing rapidly in number, there’s still a disconnect between an auto industry hell-bent on electrification and the desires of the people they rely on to buy new cars.

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

Teslarati

The base model Rivian R1T and R1S now start at $71,700 and $76,700, respectively, including shipping but before a $3,750 federal tax credit—though buyers can also access the full $7,500 if leasing. “Like every electric vehicle producer with a U.S.

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LG Energy Solutions & Hyundai team up for battery plant in the United States

Teslarati

The battery plant would allow Hyundai electric vehicles (EV) to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) $7,500 tax credit. Hyundai Motor Group is focusing on its electrification efforts to secure a leadership position in the global auto industry.