

None of these regulations apply to leased EVs and PHEVs, so potential buyers interested in an electric car or plug-in hybrid that isn’t eligible for a tax credit may want to consider leasing instead of purchasing. These requirements will get stricter every year. free-trade agreement partner, or they must have been made from materials recycled in North America. To get the second $3,750, at least 40 percent of critical minerals used in the battery must be extracted or processed in the U.S. To qualify for the first $3,750, at least 50 percent of a vehicle’s battery components must be produced or assembled in North America.

Vehicles must be manufactured in North America and have an MSRP below $80,000 for an SUV and $55,000 for a sedan, wagon, or hatchback.īeginning April 18, the full tax credit has been divided into two parts. The provisions of the act went into effect in phases.

Designed to address climate change, healthcare, and taxes, the legislation also modifies how tax credits for certain new EV purchases are calculated. The changes are part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
