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How Do the Used and Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

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Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV.

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How Do the Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

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Federal tax credits for electric vehicles in the United States are complicated, especially with new changes for 2023. Under the current version of the Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit (CVC), there are specific criteria that both the vehicle and taxpayer must meet. First, the easy part: How do I claim the $7,500 EV tax credit?

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Proposed Federal EV Tax Credit Reform: Will It Move the Sales Needle?

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For electric vehicle observers, the legislation contains two key provisions: The first would extend the tax credit to automakers who already reached the current phaseout level of 200,000 EVs sold with another 400,000 vehicles, but with a reduction to $7,000 from the current maximum $7,500 credit.

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

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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. The code references a number of eligible vehicles , including the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. Not anymore.

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Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

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In the release, Colorado clarifies that it includes battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric as what it refers to as zero-emission options. The state will also direct manufacturers to increase zero-emission light-duty vehicle sales starting in 2027, with goals increasing each year during the five-year period.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. XXXXX Click to enlarge. —Cahill et al. —Cahill et al.

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PHEVs Are A Great Solution For Many — But PHEV Incentives Need Fixing

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Like many issues and discussion topics today, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have become a divisive concept within the electric vehicle industry. Not enough range: Many plug-in hybrids have minimal electric range of around 20 or less miles. Black and white. Good versus bad. There seem to be a few people in the middle.

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