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The Definitive Guide To Electric And Hybrid Car Tax Credits For 2022

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The Definitive Guide To Electric And Hybrid Car Tax Credits For 2022

One of the benefits of buying a hybrid or electric vehicle is the tax credit - but the topic is quite convoluted and confusing for many. It's not quite as simple as it sounds initially, and there are many factors that come into play in determining the exact amount you qualify for and how you benefit from it. The tax credit for buying an electric car varies depending on the type of car, the size of its battery, and even the state you reside in. In addition, there is a list of prerequisites and regulations that need to be met before you are able to benefit.

Before we delve into the world of hybrid, EV, and PHEV tax credit, it is worth noting that tax credits for hybridized vehicles will not continue indefinitely. Once a manufacturer has sold 200,000 qualifying models for use in the US (as of the end of 2009), tax credit no longer applies. The idea behind tax credits has always been to promote sales of greeners vehicles, and as numbers continue to rise, these incentives will fall away.

How EV, PHEV, and Hybrid Tax Credits Are Determined

First off, tax credit is determined by the type of electric vehicle and by the size of the battery. Some plug-in hybrid models qualify for a much lower credit amount than EVs do, for example. State and even local incentives may also apply.

Secondly, while most people assume that the $7,500 tax credit figure that is most often spoken about means everyone gets a direct $7,500 rebate, the reality is very different. The key lies in the words 'up to' which are used in conjunction with this figure.

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