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Washington State To Give Electric Cars Tax Breaks, Carpool-Lane Access?

Green Car Reports

Several states have tried to boost electric-car adoption with cash incentives, tax breaks, and perks like carpool-lane access. RELATED: Washington State Follows CA, Imposes Low-Carbon.'

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Electric Vehicle Buyers Want Rebates, Not Tax Credits

CleanTechnica EVs

New study finds the current tax credit scheme for encouraging electric vehicle purchases is less valuable to car buyers and less equitable WASHINGTON — Financial incentives play an important role in the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

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Washington State electric car credits expire, agencies miss mandates

Green Car Reports

On the same day that Washington State's electric-car tax exemptions expired on June 1, an advocacy organization issued a report that said state agencies have done very little to meet a deadline to buy electric cars.

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Washington Passes Electric Car Tax, But Cheaper Than A Gas Car

Green Car Reports

Until recently, most electric car drivers haven’t been expected to pay an electric equivalent of gasoline taxes to help keep the roads and bridges of their state in good order.

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Michigan Jumps On The 'Tax Electric Cars' Bandwagon, Too

Green Car Reports

Elected officials in yet another state have proposed levying taxes on electric cars. Similar initiatives have been discussed in states both red and blue, including Arizona, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Why tax hybrids and electric cars? Because they.'

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Washington State Loves Electric Cars, But Gets Very Few: Here's Why

Green Car Reports

When it comes to states friendly to electric cars, Washington is pretty close to the top. It has one of the highest percentages of registered plug-in electric cars in the country, according to the U.S. Electric cars get a sales-tax exemption in Washington, and access to charging infrastructure that's fed mostly.

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A Reminder: WA Electric Car Owners Pay $100 Tax From 2013

Green Car Reports

If you live in Washington State, the cost of driving an electric car is set to go up in February next year. Not by a lot, it has to be said--but in an effort to get electric car owners to pay their share for the upkeep of roads and bridges, Washington electric car drivers will start paying an additional $100 yearly tax.

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