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China and EV tax credit, EV affordability and battery materials, 2024 finalists: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Fewer EVs with connections to China may soon be tax-credit-eligible. EVs still make up a tiny portion of the non-luxury market, yet a plunge in the raw materials needed for EV batteries could make them more affordable. And which of this year’s new EVs are the best? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Nissan Sakura EV review, EV tax credit goes point-of-sale, battery recycling: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV battery recycling is already booming in China. EV shoppers will soon need to ask the dealership some tough questions about the tax credit. And a drive in a very small EV reminds us what America is missing about them. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In scaling up EV sales, is smaller still better?

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Nissan Leaf EV tax credit, Hyper Touring concept, Rivian towing update: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The made-in-Tennessee Nissan Leaf is eligible for the EV tax credit. Nissan electrifies the minivan around solid-state batteries. And Rivian aims to make towing more predictable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers

Teslarati

The electric vehicle tax credit rules got an extension on Friday as the U.S. Department of the Treasury will allow some crucial trace minerals from China to be included in anode materials and battery components to be exempt. The post EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

Teslarati

4 units with SK On battery components qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. 4 starts with an MSRP of $38,995 for the Standard variant, which has a 62 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. 4 with two battery and powertrain options. The 2023 ID.4

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US Treasury delays EV battery guidance, more vehicles could qualify for 2023 tax credits

Electrek

The United States Treasury department announced it will delay its guidance in regard to the sourcing requirements for battery materials in order for EVs to qualify for federal tax credits. The post US Treasury delays EV battery guidance, more vehicles could qualify for 2023 tax credits appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota EV tax credit sunset, Fisker Ocean One, “super iron” battery, Jaguar EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And if you want to take full advantage of the EV tax credit on Toyota and Lexus plug-in models, make plans now. It’s time to put money down if you want to be one of the first with a Fisker Ocean. Could a boost to the LFP chemistry heighten its popularity? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.