The bill the commenter was mentioning is currently in the Senate and hasn't been voted on yet. It would bring back the $7,500 credit for any EV that is built in the U.S. and removes the 200,000 limit. The bill also changes the mechanics of the credit so that it is applied immediately off the purchase price rather than a tax credit whenever you file. It also allows for up to a $4,000 credit on used EV's.

> $7,500 credit for any EV that is built in the U.S

> It also allows for up to a $4,000 credit on used EV's.

I can't wait for the eventual headline about how dealerships would sell cars to themselves so they could resell them and pocket an extra $4k.

I have no doubt that story will happen and come out, I'm just wondering whether it will be during or after it's common, and how widespread the abuse will be, given that even if there are provisions to prevent that, some enterprising fraudsters will find a way.

Dealerships are collectively, very powerful groups. This would not the be first time they've convinced Congress to dump money into their pockets with such schemes. CARS Act comes to mind.

The outrage will come, but dealerships will have bled every dollar they can before anything is done. And the same people voting for the bill will come out next year campaigning against such corruption and stupidity by the government.

Got it,

Is there anything in the bill that excludes Tesla from access to those credits?

Here is the summarized set of rules:

    Federal tax credit for EVs will remain at $7,500

        Tax credit cap for automakers after they hit 200,000 EVs sold is eliminated, making GM, Tesla and Toyota once again eligible

        The language in the bill indicates that the tax credit would be implemented at the point of sale instead of on taxes at the end of the fiscal year

        In order to get the full credit, the EV must be assembled in North America, the majority of battery components need to come from North America, and contain a certain percentage of minerals from countries with free trade agreements with the US

    Includes a new federal tax credit of $4,000 for used EVs

    Includes zero-emission vans, SUVs, and trucks with MSRPs up to $80,000

    Electric sedans priced up to $55,000 MSRP also qualify

    The full electric vehicle tax credit will be available to individuals reporting adjusted gross incomes of $150,000 or less, or $300,000 for joint filers

https://electrek.co/2022/07/29/which-electric-vehicles-still...

Not really a fan of having the tax break at point of sale. I don't want dealers knowing my income.

What a way to subsidize the middle and upper class :/

Thanks you, Those rules seem fair enough.

I think GP is referring to the Climate Bill being debated in Congress this month where the 200k limit would be lifted and an additional $4k tax credit given to used EV purchases.