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The EV Tax Credit: Buy Now or Wait Until 2024?

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The Treasury Department just released new guidance that will enable consumers to use their $7500 EV tax credits more like an upfront rebate starting in January 2024. However, new vehicle requirements are also taking effect that raise questions about which vehicles will still qualify for tax credits in the new year.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. The EV tax credit outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is non-refundable, meaning it can only be applied to money you already owe in the tax year you purchase your vehicle.

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

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These combination car-and-SUVs have become immensely popular for a variety of reasons. The second reason EV crossovers are so popular with automakers is the vehicle classification standards put forth by the Treasury Department to determine whether a vehicle is a car, SUV, truck, or van. Where Are All the True SUVs?

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America.

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Lease Buyout Offers Loophole to EV Incentive Restrictions

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As we enter the age of the electric car, federal and state governments have created a variety of programs , rebates, and grants to incentivize drivers to make the switch to zero-emission vehicles. As with most government incentive programs, there are a lot of rules and restrictions regarding who qualifies for the credit.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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Budget models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, SUV crossovers like the Equinox Blazer EV, electric versions of popular legacy models like the Blazer EV, and high-performance trucks like the Silverado EV make up what is becoming an impressive lineup of all-electric options. Federal, State, and Local EV Incentives Federal Tax Credit.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Volkswagen ID.4

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One of the most significant updates to the popular SUV crossover is where it is made. 4 to its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which allowed the popular SUV to join the ranks of EVs that qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. 4Version Price Range Federal EVTax Credit State/Local Incentives Volkswagen ID.4Standard