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Tesla rivals face rising inventory — and it’s becoming an issue

Teslarati

The Model Y became the world’s best-selling vehicle by volume in the first quarter of the year, and the Model 3 is expected to see a rise in sales following the release of its highly-anticipated Project Highland update. For context, dealers have about 54 days’ worth of inventory for gasoline-powered cars.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $9,000

Baua Electric

A dealer bulletin shows that all versions of the 2024 Ioniq 6 are eligible for $7,500 in “retail bonus cash”—a rebate that can essentially be applied only to purchases, and not with Hyundai’s current low-interest financing, CarsDirect notes. and starts at $40,380 including destination.

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Hyundai undercuts Tesla Model 3 by $9,300 with 2024 IONIQ 6 special cash offer

Baua Electric

It’s essentially like receiving the full EV tax credit with a new purchase. In comparison, the new Tesla Model 3 Highland starts at $40,380 (including destination). Like the IONIQ 6, Tesla’s Model 3 is no longer eligible for the IRA tax credit. We can help you get started today.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

EV Central

That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. Changes to the FBT exemption have boosted demand for new EVs, including seeing owners of EVs moving to novated leasing to take advantage of the tax opportunities.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). See Car and Driver s review ] Other hybrids, including the Toyota Highlander and Lexus 400h, are possible future candidates. What about battery safety?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Establishing dealer network. People will likely not buy plug-ins without big federal tax breaks." ( Reuters ) 11/29/06 [In response to GMs announcement at the LA Auto Show], Ford Group marketing manager Cisco Codina said the answer for now is full hybrids, like the latest version of its Ford Escape hybrid SUV unveiled at the show. (

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