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

EV Life

In this article, we’re going to show you how California residents can save over $15,000 on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y by taking advantage of available EV tax credits, rebates, and incentives. Any unused funds are not available as a refund or to be used on the following year’s taxes. Not anymore.

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Drive Electric Earth Month Launches April 1 with 172 Events

Plug in America

LOS ANGELES, CA – Drive Electric Earth Month (DEEM), an annual campaign to increase education and awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), kicks off Monday, April 1, 2024. Plug In America, Electric Vehicle Association, Sierra Club, Drive Electric USA, and EVHybridNoire partnered to organize this year’s national campaign.

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Los Angeles Gets State Grant To Test Electric-Car Sharing Program

Green Car Reports

The state recently adjusted the rules of its electric-car tax credit to steer funds away from the wealthiest buyers. California has more electric cars than any other state, but officials have recently redirected their focus toward getting those cars into the hands of lower-income drivers.

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Electric motorcycles are gaining momentum

Plug in America

Actor Ewan McGregor and his friend, Charley Boorman, premiered “ Long Way Up ,” which follows them riding from Argentina to Los Angeles on electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycles. Plug In America Co-Founder Paul Scott’s current ride is the Zero SR/S. Credit amount: up to $2,500. What incentives are available? .

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%). Buyers could still receive federal tax credits and local incentives if available.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Plugstar also provides a list of dealerships that have received EV training by Plug In America’s dealership trainers. Bright spots exist in the market for shoppers of new and pre-owned EVs.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Rivian R1S

EV Life

American EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive initially unveiled a prototype of its futuristic all-electric SUV—the R1S—at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2018. After battling supply chain issues due to the global pandemic, Rivian finally began fulfilling orders for the R1S in August 2022.