article thumbnail

EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight. The ratepayer must also install a separate meter dedicated to the PEV.

Plug-in 381
article thumbnail

Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

Baua Electric

Credit: Tesla The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. We’re saving up for a heat pump.) We bought a US-made 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

article thumbnail

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Green Car Congress

A statistical regression revealed that the total monetary benefit to consumers from state incentives significantly positively correlates with BEV sales when all 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. In other words, these incentives are effective at driving BEV sales.

Sale 374
article thumbnail

How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Infrastructure Tax Credits

EV Connect

Both state and federal governments are encouraging businesses and individuals to start making the switch to EVs, and they are putting up the funds to make it happen — in the form of generous, aggressive EV charging infrastructure tax credits. And good news — this tax credit has been extended through 2021.