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Ford F-150 Lightning becomes Vermont Governor’s truck

Teslarati

Earlier this week, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont took delivery of a new Ford F-150 Lightning that will be part of the his fleet of vehicles that ensure secure transportation. Vermont has multiple state-level incentives for its residents to access when buying an electric vehicle or charger of their own.

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Bolt EV price hike, VW ID.7, Tesla fine, F-150 Lightning tops them all: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Chevy Bolt EV prices rise as the tax credit returns. Today we named our Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023, and it’s not even. Volkswagen reveals its upcoming electric sedan. Cold-weather range is behind a Tesla fine. And our pick of the year follows what Americans will find a very familiar shape.

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Rivian Will Give You a Discount to Trade In a Gas Vehicle for a New R1 Model

The Truth About Cars

At around $70,000 to start, the brand’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV are out of reach for most buyers, even after the $3,750 federal tax credits for some models. You’ll still have to plop down a $1,000 non-refundable deposit to buy one, and the discounts are applied at the point of sale on the site.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E captures KBB’s EV Best Buy of 2022

Teslarati

Ford has captured a tremendous accolade with the Mustang Mach-E after Kelley Blue Book announced that the all-electric crossover is the Electric Vehicle Best Buy for 2022. The Ford EV SUV is eligible for the maximum $7,500 federal EV tax credit, plus any other state and local incentives in your area.

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

As if one partner would buy two new cars – a significant purchase – for her and him as a complete surprise. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Since these vary by state, the best place to see credits and incentives available to you is PlugStar.