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

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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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Tesla launches limited-time 0.99% APR loan rate on U.S. Model Y orders

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percent APR interest rate for buyers who finance the electric vehicle (EV) on an order placed by May 31. Credit: Tesla The recently launched base-level Model Y Long Range RWD currently starts at $44,990 before federal and local tax credits, while the Long Range AWD and the Performance trims start at $47,990 and $51,490, respectively.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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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

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Sticker prices on electric vehicles (EVs) continued to trend downward in 2023 toward price parity with gas cars, as led by price cuts from market leader Tesla. You can see a graph of average EV transaction prices below, including figures over time for Tesla, EVs overall, and ICE vehicles.

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Dealers Finally Have EV Inventory But Now Lack Buyers

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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

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Rivian has cut prices on two of its entry-level vehicle configurations ahead of the automaker’s launch of its next-generation vehicle next month. “Like every electric vehicle producer with a U.S. ” Rivian will begin delivering vehicles with the new standard and standard plus range packs next month.

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

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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. billion in electric vehicle production.