No Electric Vehicles on the Market Today Qualify For the New EV Tax Credit

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Alfred Peru
No electric vehicles on the market today qualify for the new EV tax credit

Quick answer is No.

To get the tax break, electric vehicles must be produced in the U.S. or a country with a trade agreement with the U.S., source 40 percent of their battery components from the U.S., and have plug-in hybrids and direct-current fast-charging stations. If these criteria are met, no electric vehicles on the market today qualify for the new EV tax credit. But it won’t be easy to eliminate the supply chain through China – which none of the materials can be sourced.

EVs must source at least 40 percent of their battery components from the U.S. or a country with which the U.S. has a trade agreement

As the EV transition accelerates, the number of potential suppliers for battery components increases. Currently, the U.S. supplies less than 20 percent of the world’s battery components. New mines may take a decade to open and begin production. In addition, the bill’s percentages of battery components may hamper the implementation of the tax credit.

In 2009, the U.S. launched a national EV push under President Obama. In addition to offering a $7,500 federal tax credit, several states have offered other incentives, such as free parking, waived vehicle registration fees, and road lane benefits for EVs.

EVs must have plug-in hybrids

As the number of EVs on the road continues to rise, it is important to understand what this legislation means. While EVs with plug-in hybrids are still eligible for the tax credit, EVs without hybrids will not qualify for the credit. The new bill also limits the credit for used and new EVs, and places price ceilings on the credits. Eventually, the tax credit will be zero for EVs.

To qualify for the credit, EVs must have plug-in hybrid capabilities and a battery with a capacity of at least four kWh. Additionally, the vehicle must have the capability to be recharged externally. Despite the new tax credit, manufacturers are not required to certify their vehicles to qualify, so buyers are left to rely on the manufacturer’s representation of their vehicles’ eligibility.

EVs must have direct current fast charging stations

To be eligible for the new EV tax credit, EVs must have a DC fast charging station. Whether you have a business or residence, you can get the tax credit by installing EV charging infrastructure. The incentives can vary depending on policy and jurisdiction. The new credit is worth up to $1,500 for every EV, so it makes sense to invest in a DC fast charging station before you apply for the tax credit.

The new EV tax credit program is designed to encourage people to adopt electric vehicles. EV owners can receive up to 80% of the incremental cost of installing an EVSE. The RAQC provides funding for up to $8,260. Applicants can include state/federal agencies, local governments, private non-profit corporations, and landlords of multi-family apartment buildings. However, eligibility criteria vary between funding agencies.

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