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Malaysia wants EVs to be tax-free, duty-free to encourage consumers to buy

Teslarati

Malaysian government officials are petitioning and working toward making electric vehicles exempt from taxes, including import and excise duties, as well as road taxes. According to Paultan , a Malaysian automotive news site, supporting politicians are proposing a 100% exemption from the road tax for EVs.

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BMW CEO urging tax subsidies for electric vehicles in Germany to bolster sales

Green Car Congress

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is calling for tax subsidies in Germany to help meet the federal government’s target of having 1 million electric cars on the road in eight years. Because of the high purchase prices for electric cars, there is a need for incentives. for example, the tax law.”.In

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Why Tesla Model Y tax credit inclusion is good for some and bad for others

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The Tesla Model Y complete lineup was recently added to the IRS list of qualifying vehicles that will give buyers a $7,500 tax credit. While it may seem like the company’s huge price cuts coupled with the tax credit would be good for everyone, it spells bad news for competitors that offer comparable EVs in the same category.

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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

Baua Electric

Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. 2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) Although Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, it may not be until next year. 2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) Until then, Kia is offering a $7,500 rebate on EV9 purchases to level the playing field.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, a record number of drivers are considering EVs. Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Global supply chain challenges continue to limit the production of new vehicles.

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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

EV Life

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) introduced new guidelines for a federal EV tax credit aimed at helping qualified drivers purchase an electric vehicle. The tax credit is part of a broader plan to make 50% of new vehicles sold in the United States hybrids or plug-ins by 2030. dependence on China. Critical minerals.

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Tesla brand consideration drops by 3% in Q4, but it doesn’t mean much

Teslarati

Brand loyalty studies performed by the publication have shown that CEO Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter last year may have rubbed some consumers the wrong way. However, KBB believes Tesla will trend upward on the Q1 2023 consideration study as the company slashed prices in the U.S.