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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

Green Car Congress

A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.

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New Jersey Approves Additional EV Road Use Taxes

The Truth About Cars

As more electric vehicles hit the roads, states are grappling with the change in tax revenues they’re seeing as a result. EV buyers don’t pay gas taxes, slashing millions out of state highway budgets and making it hard to afford planned improvements.

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Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024

Teslarati

As everyone greets the new year, Tesla updated its website according to the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) requirements for the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. Most of Tesla’s other models—including the Model X—are eligible for the full tax incentives. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Tesla Touts Tax Credits & Price Cuts

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has juggled its prices once again, lowering the price of the Model 3 RWD by $1,000 and the Model Y by $2,000. It has also added a RWD version of the Model Y for North America.

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Tesla to increase Model Y price in the U.S. next month

Teslarati

Tesla has announced plans to increase the price of its Model Y in multiple regions in the coming weeks, including in the U.S. According to a note on Tesla’s website , the price of all three Model Y configurations will increase by $1,000 in the U.S. also offer additional local tax credits on electric vehicles (EVs).

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Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rises to $5,000

EV Life

Great news for drivers looking to purchase an electric vehicle in Colorado! But the most exciting part of the new bill for many Colorado residents is the expansion of an additional Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit for qualified drivers looking to purchase electric vehicles. 4 , and more.

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Tesla Temporarily Cut Model Y Pricing

The Truth About Cars

The Tesla Model Y is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from exploring new ways to boost buyer interest. Though it’s eligible for federal tax credits, Tesla is temporarily decreasing pricing on the SUV, dropping it to $42,990 for the base model and $47,990 for the Long Range model.

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