EV Tax Credit Likely to End Dec. 31, Effectively Increasing Prices Up to 28%. See How Popular EVs are Impacted. - FuelArc News
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has passed the House of Representatives, despite having a name that feels like I dreamt it up for a comedy skit. Assuming the bill passes through Senate unmodified, that means big changes for EV and PHEV buyers in the USA. Among other things, this congressional budget bill marks the […]

TL;DR: EV cars & SUVs will face an average 16% effective price increase, with the lowest cost model up more than 28%, if the law passes the Senate and goes into effect as written.

It’s hard to imagine any way this doesn’t throw a huge wrench into the adoption of sustainable car technology for the USA.

Only about 8% of new cars sold last year in the USA were electric, compared to 13% for the EU or 25% for China. Seems like exactly the wrong moment to cut tax incentives for the tech.

  • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    I’d think that tariffs driving up, among other things, battery prices probably won’t help much either.

    kagis

    This says that BEVs are more disadvantaged than ICEs by tariffs.

    https://www.mitchell.com/insights/news-release/auto-physical-damage/strong-sales-new-battery-electric-vehicles-face-tariff

    This edition of the quarterly publication examines how new U.S. tariffs are threatening consumer adoption and sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It also explains why these automobiles are at a disadvantage compared to their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts when it comes to import taxes.

    “Rapid shifts in trade policy are reshaping the automotive landscape, with tariffs affecting not only the cost of components but also the dynamics of assembly, supply chain transparency and even pricing strategies,” said Ryan Mandell, Mitchell’s director of claims performance. “While these challenges impact all automakers doing business in the U.S., they are more pronounced for manufacturers of BEVs. Insurers will need to collaborate closely with suppliers and collision repair partners to navigate tariff complexities and prepare for future uncertainty.”