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.

    • FiveMacs
      10•2 months ago

      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.

      • @reddig33@lemmy.world
        10•2 months ago

        There really needs to be a simple way for customers to check the battery health of a used EV before buying.

        • FiveMacs
          6•2 months ago

          Cause I wouod rather they be responsible to pay for all damages when a used/faulty battery goes wrong.

          • @Varyk@sh.itjust.works
            1•2 months ago

            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.

  • edric
    13•2 months ago

    Some important points in the article:

    • Now, not every 2023 EV will instantly qualify. Used cars also need to be priced under $25,000.

    • Buyers need to meet income caps of $75,000 for an individual, $150,000 for a married couple or $112,500 for a head of household. And the car must be sold by a dealer, not a private party.

    • Meeting all those requirements gets you a credit worth $4,000 or 30% of the vehicle’s price, whichever is less.

    • Importantly, both the new and used EV tax credits are now available as an upfront discount, rather than a tax-time refund.

    • @rothaine@lemm.ee
      4•2 months ago

      Hard income caps? Not even tapering off?

      Oh you made $75,001 last year? Fuck you, buy internal combustion

    • @CluelessLemmyng
      3•2 months ago

      Looks great for most of America. Sadly, I wouldn’t qualify.