Deals on used electric vehicles are plentiful right now. Lightly used Tesla Model S sedans are going for Model Y money. Subaru Solterras can be had for around $20,000. Low-mileage Lucid Airs are going for half off. All in all, there’s never been a better time to get plugged in on a budget.
But if you can wait until early next year, things are about to get much, much better. Many, many more EVs will become eligible for the federal used EV tax credit in January. According to research from battery health startup Recurrent, “this coming January, the largest ever influx of EVs to the used market gains eligibility.”
The firm, which tracks battery health in used EVs, says that 65% of EVs listed on the used market are already old enough to qualify for the credit. Thanks to booming electric sales in 2023, another 24% will meet that requirement come January 1. Say hello to a 2023 Chevy Bolt for just over $10,000.
“the car must be sold by a dealer”
oh, bah humbug.
I don’t agree that the car should only be sold by a dealer, but the battery should be checked by the manufacturer at the very least.
There really needs to be a simple way for customers to check the battery health of a used EV before buying.
I don’t think I’m following.
Why should the battery be checked by the manufacturer?
Cause I wouod rather they be responsible to pay for all damages when a used/faulty battery goes wrong.
oh. well I guess in the hopes and dreams world, I’d rather the manufacturer give me free cars.
I don’t mind a requirement on testing batteries, but I don’t think it has to be required by the manufacturer any more than any other used car has to be tested by the manufacturer.
You could start “selling” your car to a friend or family member just to get the rebate.
unless the rebate is tied to the vin.
there are lots of ways around that.
Some EU countries just put a limit on one rebate/incentive per car max.