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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

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Tesla might not be the most dominant EV maker in the world, but it’s on top of the market here in the United States. BMW is hoping to take some of the shine off of Tesla’s crown with a new incentive that gives buyers a $1,000 discount to buy one of its new EVs. Image: BMW] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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BMW EV sales skyrocket in 2022, spur further growth in 2023

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According to BMW 2022 sales data, the premium German automaker more than doubled its EV sales during the year compared to 2021. BMW has received significant criticism for falling behind in the electrification of its lineup, and its German stock offering has suffered the consequences. While BMW Group sales were down by 4.8%

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Which EVs Still Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?

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With the guidance having come in on the United States’ updated EV tax credit scheme, outlined in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, we now have a pretty good idea of which electric vehicles still qualify. Formerly eligible models from BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and Volvo have been bumped off the list.

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

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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.

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VinFast Went Public and Quickly Exceeded Legacy Automakers' Valuations

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That rise in valuation makes VinFast more valuable than several legacy automakers, including Ford and BMW. Even so, it’s an encouraging sign for VinFast, whose fortunes haven’t trended positively since its launch in the United States. in trading yesterday. & [Image: VinFast] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Tesla’s huge price cuts are hitting the stock one way and its outlook in another

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Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) pushed huge price cuts on its vehicles in both the United States and China within the past few weeks, but the automaker’s decision is hitting the stock in one way and its outlook in another. After the Austin-based automaker slashed prices by as much as $13,000 in the United States and 13.5

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

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While luxury automakers Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche all marked September 2023 with increases in pricing compared to the same month a year prior, Tesla helped offset these increases with cuts of its own in the United States. While the 22 percent decrease year-over-year stands, Tesla is also pushing prices down in shorter terms.