Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year, the $7,500 Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit returned with new restrictions: while there was no longer a per-manufacturer sales cap, 2023 introduced new requirements for maximum MSRP, battery components, and consumer’s adjusted gross income (AGI).

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 4, 2024

Starting this year, the Clean Vehicle Credit for new or used EVs can now be applied at the point of sale. These tax credits, worth up to $7,500 and up to $4,000, respectively, can be used as a down payment on a vehicle, helping to lower your monthly payments if you get financing. Considering a home charger?

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Tax Credit Tax Charging Buy 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

Tax credits. Removing the cap on the number of vehicles per manufacturer eligible for the credit and, instead, ramping down and eventually eliminating the credit at the end of the decade.

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Alternative Fuels Obama Purchase Tax Credit 240

EV Adoption

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Out of 82 BEVs and PHEVs that are either currently available for sale in the US, or expected to be so by the end of 2022, 67 of them, or 81.7%, have a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) higher than $39,999, according to new analysis from EVAdoption. Fifteen or 18.3% have a base MSRP below $40,000 and 31 or 37.8%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now. Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

The interim report considers PEV manufacturers, dealers and customers; the charging infrastructure; and the electric grid. Findings and possible Federal roles for overcoming the barriers include: Manufacturers, dealers and customers.

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Plug-in Tax Charging Automobile Manufacturer 312

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The first character of the scenario represents the price of gasoline at simulation termination, the second represents “yes” or “no” on a manufacturer subsidy, and the third represents “yes” or “no”on a sales tax exemption. Fleet penetration of PHEV by 2020 in different scenarios. Source: Sullivan et al. Click to enlarge.

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PHEV Fleet 2020 Tax Credit 186

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

That, of course, didn’t stop the curiosity, but since I don’t sell cars and only review them, I told the inquisitors where the closest Polestar dealer is located and off I would go. Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit. Good enough?

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Motor Motors Motoring Tax Credit 86

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

Many manufacturers are shooting for the 0-60 data, but that’s not all we are. A-Spec RWD $65,850 A-Spec AWD $69,850 Type S AWD $74,850 Type S AWD $75,850* (*With the Performance Wheel and Tire Package) The ZDX is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee, meaning it will qualify for federal and state tax credits. Go check it out!

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 87

Plugs and Cars

JULY 1, 2009

The Mini E team was said to have little familiarity with electric cars, and the enthusiastic dealer sales people had their energy challenged by consumers’ frustrated eagerness and corporate indifference. Pioneers’ inquiries about the applicability of the federal $7500 tax credit continue to be stonewalled.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Note: EV pricing has been fluid during 2023, so check with your Ford dealer for the current pricing and financing offers. Federal and state tax credits could reduce your final price, and it should qualify for a HOV sticker. The Mach-E compares well to any EV, so visit your local Ford dealer to check it out.

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Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 93

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Federal Incentives for Purchasing an EV Among the federal government’s incentives for drivers, you can find tax breaks for both new and used EVs that are in place until the end of 2032. Beginning in 2024, the consumer clean vehicle tax credits can be available at the point of sale by transferring your credit to the dealership.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

The Solterra may qualify federal and state tax credits THAT may affect your final price, so speak with your CPA before heading into your local Subaru dealer. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. It also may qualify for HOV stickers.

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All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 57

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and several start-up companies are offering—or are planning to offer soon—a PEV for sale in the US market. Given the high cost of battery production, a BEV that approaches affordability (with generous tax credits) has a driving range of about 70-100 miles on a full charge.

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EV Life

MARCH 7, 2023

What’s more, the Bolt EV is eligible for a variety of federal and state tax credits, rebates, and incentives that can potentially bring the price down to zero for qualifying drivers. Applicants can receive a non-refundable tax credit of up to $7,500. Don’t expect much help from car dealerships.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Federal and state tax credits may affect your final price, so speak with your CPA before heading into your local Subaru dealer. The upside of sharing design, manufacturing capability, technology strengths, and development costs are just a few. Room to fill. Premium $46,220. Limited $49,720. Touring $53,220.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 89

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Depending on where you live, the Pacifica Hybrid qualifies for federal and state tax credits, so your final price could be significantly lower than sticker. It will lose much of its steam and credibility after driving a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid at your local dealer. [ Revisit “I will never drive a minivan.”

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

To ensure this longer life, automakers are as much as doubling the size of the battery pack, increasing cost to manufacturer and consumer. This alone could cut the number of batteries required by as much as half and reduce the cost of each vehicle by thousands of dollars. Tags: Plug-ins Policy Vehicle Manufacturers.

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EV Life

AUGUST 17, 2022

Federal EV Tax Credit. To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car. The tax credit depends on the manufacturer you choose and vehicle battery.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

Consumers have traditionally relied on dealers to provide vehicle information; however, in spite of education efforts by some manufacturers, dealer knowledge of PEVs has been uneven and often insufficient to address consumer questions and concerns.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

There are also, incidentally, income tax credits at the federal and state levels for installation of EV charging equipment. It doesn't cover the whole thing, but you do get a chunk of it back as a tax credit. Is it worth the extra almost 50 percent added to the cost of the car? So that's what it takes.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

There are also, incidentally, income tax credits at the federal and state levels for installation of EV charging equipment. It doesn't cover the whole thing, but you do get a chunk of it back as a tax credit. Is it worth the extra almost 50 percent added to the cost of the car? So that's what it takes.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Mirai currently qualifies for federal and California state tax credits that could reduce your final cost and comes with a pre-loaded debit card with up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen. Go into one of the 10 California Toyota dealers that are experts on the Mirai, and learn if this unique car is right for you.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

While not fast by EV standards, it will get the job done for entering freeways, which is what the e:FCEV will be doing a lot of as it will only be leased in California when it hits dealers in late 2024. Versus an electric car, the cost of fueling difference is substantial.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 72

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The Bolt EV currently (as of August 2022) does not qualify for federal tax credits, but will qualify for credits or incentives in some states. See a tax consultant before visiting your local dealer. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 79

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Speak with your dealer about any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay, and check with your state about the C40 Recharge qualifying to use the HOV lane. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 81

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

The OTAs makes it so the Polestar 2 doesn’t need to be taken to a dealer for these improvements to features, safety and performance. Speak with your dealer about any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Having already established a strong reputation with its Kona SUV and Ioniq sedan EVs, next up is the all-new and impressive 2022 Ioniq 5 EV, arriving at Hyundai dealers later this month (December 2021). The Ioniq 5 qualifies for the federal $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit as does the Mustang Mach-E.

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Hyundai All-Electric SUV Clean 92

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Cork was included as it is a sustainable material, and harkens back to more than 100 years ago when Mazda began as a cork manufacturer. So if you live in California and don’t need to drive more than 100 miles before having access to a charger, go into a Mazda dealer and check-out the 2022 MX-30 EV to see if it fits your lifestyle.

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Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 87

Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

This is before the $7,500 federal tax credit. It’ll be mostly driven by the cost of gas. “We have a different strategy from other car manufacturers,&# Ghosn says. manufacturing complex. government will cover some of the costs. &#. Dealers excited. I’m guessing close to 50/50.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. If you qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, the price could be $34,615 for the base model with rear-wheel drive and the single motor. There aren’t any perfect vehicles, but the EV6 is close.

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Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 82

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

While the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing cost in order to become commercially viable,” the task force noted in its recent assessment of GM’s restructuring plans. The group pointed to a B.C.G.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The provision that’s gotten the most press is a redesign of the federal EV tax credit—that’s only natural, because it’s the policy that’s most likely to directly affect the average consumer, and because politicians love to talk about tax breaks. Credit where credit is due.

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