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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit

Green Car Reports

Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. The base price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive has dropped $2,000 versus last week, to $44,630, while the. Given the cuts, anyone considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance with federal tax credit is more affordable than Long Range AWD

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With a starting price of $52,990, the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance is already a bang-for-the-buck vehicle. This is because among Tesla’s current Model 3 lineup, only the new Model 3 Performance qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Tesla embraces new immediate EV tax credit system

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Tesla has embraced the new immediate use of the EV tax credit, which was announced last year by the IRS and Department of the Treasury. In October , the IRS and Department of the Treasury announced that it would issue new guidance regarding the EV tax credit, with the changes taking effect in 2024. Buying an EV?

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Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale ends with drastically lower prices, full tax credit eligibility

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With drastically lower starting prices, the Blazer EV now starts at just over $50,000 and qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. The Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale finally ended Friday after almost three months.

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2024 Nissan Leaf gets $3,750 EV tax credit back

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Nissan Leaf is once again eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Wednesday in a press release. This credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—effectively cuts the price of the Leaf to $25,485 for many households.

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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. —Roberson and Helveston (2022).

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Will EV tax credit price caps add urgency to arrival of affordable models?

Green Car Reports

Price caps included with a proposed revamped federal EV tax credit could put pressure on automakers to produce more affordable electric models, argues a new Bloomberg report. An extension of the $7,500 credit reportedly has a good chance of moving through the Senate.