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Tesla India might still get lowered import taxes

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The Indian government is reportedly finalizing a new import tax policy that might encourage Tesla and other foreign electric automakers to invest in India. According to people familiar with the matter, the Indian government is thinking of offering lowered import taxes to freight electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers.

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

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The Inflation Reduction Act , which the Senate passed last week, revamps the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500 ( earlier post ). Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America.

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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Baua Electric

Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. At the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s approved rate of 25c/kWh , this represents a 12% or 24% tax.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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The reprieve would concern the eligibility of electric vehicles for the IRA’s tax incentives. One of the biggest concerns about the IRA’s requirements for EV tax credit eligibly regards battery packs, cells, and the materials used to manufacture them. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. “I went to my accounting department and asked what is the cost of selling a car? “I went to my accounting department and asked what is the cost of selling a car? Fisker wants auto dealers to sell the company’s all-electric Ocean crossover.

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Nissan Leaf regains tax credit access, now starts at $24,400

Baua Electric

Nissan and the IRS announced today that the Leaf has regained eligibility for the federal tax credit for electric vehicles. With now $3,750 in tax credit, the Leaf can start at just $24,400 – making it one of the cheapest EVs in the US. But that’s still a great city car. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.