EV Adoption

JUNE 21, 2022

But assuming you can get your hands on one, roughly two-dozen BEVs and PHEVs available for sale in the US this summer have a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of less than $45,000. Several of these EVs are seeing substantial ADMs (Additional Dealer Markups). See your Hyundai dealer for availability details.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. 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.

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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

In a wave of announcements, legacy automakers including Ford, General Motors, BMW, and Nissan announced their intention to use the NACS connector in future EVs. Like the tax credit for new EVs, the used EV tax credit included an AGI cap and must be sold by a licensed dealer.

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EV Life

JANUARY 4, 2024

Well, it’s 2024, the changes to the federal EV tax credit have officially taken effect, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The list of electric vehicles that qualify for the federal tax credit shrunk from 35 to 14, according to the US Department of Energy. Which Electric Vehicles Still Qualify for the Tax Credit?

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EV Life

MAY 5, 2023

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. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making an educated decision about electric car tax credits.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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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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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Such compact batteries would not just save serious money for manufacturers and consumers. But rather than own and operate their own chargers like Tesla—akin to automakers running chains of proprietary gas stations—GM, Ford and others argue that standardized, open-source chargers are critical to convince more Americans to kick the ICE habit.

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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. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today. Not enough women know about the tax credits and they’re not as aware as they should be of the significant savings in operating costs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bill Ford on the prospects for EVs. At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry.

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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. Road Trip: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E EV. Room to fill. Premium $46,220.

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EV Adoption

JANUARY 2, 2023

Hailed as a huge win for auto manufacturers, car dealers, and consumers, the Clean Vehicle Credit (CVC) which is part of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), at least for now is a confusing, hot mess for everyone involved. A phaseout of the tax credit occurred over several quarters down to zero.

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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

2014 Ford Focus Electric (76 mi/141 km). 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. 2014 Nissan Leaf (84 mi/156 km).

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EV Life

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The passage of the US Inflation Reduction Act includes nearly unlimited funding for a $7500 EV tax credit on new EVs through 2032. Electric cars will qualify for EV tax credits and the qualification rules for credits will be really confusing. 2022 EV Tax Credits. What about EV tax credits in 2023?

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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. Road Trip: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. LT $32,990 2LT $36,190. Observations: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT.

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 4, 2022

Additionally, the IRA could actually receive enough votes to pass, but not without potentially several significant changes — including to some of the EV tax credit requirements. Battery Components Criteria: $3,750 credit claimable if battery components criteria are met when the vehicle is placed into service by the buyer.

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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. It might be 50 percent if you compare it to the absolute base stripped-down RAV4 that no dealer actually has.

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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. It might be 50 percent if you compare it to the absolute base stripped-down RAV4 that no dealer actually has.

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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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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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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. The EV6, which qualifies for Federal and State incentives, will sell directly against the Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Ford Mustang Mach-E , Tesla Model Y , Chevrolet Bolt EUV , Volkswagen ID4 , and the Polestar 2.

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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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EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

The IRA, which, in addition to its climate-centric provisions, includes important steps to curb healthcare costs, particularly in the form of inflated prescription drug prices, crack down on tax cheats and revitalize U.S. electric heat pumps, which could help alleviate emissions from manufacturing facilities and other commercial structures.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

4 that will be arriving at dealers soon. Last year in the US DHL Express tested deliveries using nine Ford Transit 350HD vans electrified by Lightning eMotors. Lightning eMotors is a Colorado-based EV manufacturer that specializes in zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets. – March 26, via Ford Authority.

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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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Charged EVs

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Biden administration has announced three major pro-EV initiatives in recent months—a revamping of the federal tax credits , an infrastructure funding package , and new EPA emissions standards. By 2026, car manufacturers will have to [make approximately 17% of new vehicles] in their total fleets electric and zero-emission.

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