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Electric Vehicle Incentives in Texas

Electric Driver

You may already be aware of the federal tax credits for electric vehicles (if not check out Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit: Explained) but there are also EV incentives available in individual states, including some great incentives for Texas residents.

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Texas considers EV tax, and EV owners are on board

Teslarati

The Texas State Legislature is considering levying a tax against EV owners to fund road upkeep and improvement, and EV owners are on board. Electric vehicles are the choice for many consumers not only due to their environmental benefits but also due to their reduced cost of ownership.

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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

Teslarati

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. To apply for the Texas EV rebate, drivers simply have to follow the instructions and fill out the appropriate application forms, which can be found here.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

Teslarati

The Texas-based automaker noted that the $7,500 EV lease incentive would be distributed across the lease term. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. Commercial vehicles are not subject to the eligibility requirements as electric vehicles purchased for personal use.

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Tesla’s proposed TX lithium refinery takes step forward as school district ratifies tax abatements

Teslarati

Tesla’s proposed lithium refinery in Texas seems to have taken another step forward after a South Texas school district approved an incentives agreement for the project. The vote was unanimous, hinting at the board’s support for the American electric vehicle maker. . million on property taxes over that period.

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What’s A Fair Tax On EV Drivers? It’s Debatable, But Texas Is Definitely Gouging Us

CleanTechnica EVs

Texas recently upped the ante with a special one-time $400 fee […] It’s becoming fashionable for state governments to charge EV drivers an extra fee with their annual registration every year. Dozens of states are now doing something like this, with some charging as little as $50, and at least 8 states charging $200 or more.

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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

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With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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