It’s not a great time to get a deal on a car. Prices are high. Inventory is low. Some models are backordered. Dealers aren’t likely to negotiate. Interest rates on loans are higher.
The average new car price in the U.S. was $45,927 in March, according to Kelley Blue Book. If you could get a $7,500 tax credit on a new car, it would help, right?
With gas prices going through the roof, more people are looking to electric cars. There are more electric models to choose from than ever, and lots of them are eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.
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There’s nothing easy about the IRS tax code, so before plunking down the price of a new EV, check with a tax professional and read up on it first. The credit only applies to the first 200,000 eligible vehicles sold by an automaker, and companies like Tesla (TSLA) – Get Tesla Inc Report and GM (GM) – Get General Motors Company Report have already passed that point. Plug-in hybrids also can qualify for the credit, so Toyota (TM) – Get Toyota Motor Corp. Report is approaching the 200,000 limit, too.
There may also be state and local tax credits or incentives for an EV purchase where you live.
Here are 30 electric cars now available new on the U.S. market as of April 2022. There are economical ones, SUVs, trucks and luxury cars for every taste. We included their sticker price followed by the cost if you got the full federal tax credit.
Nissan
Nissan Leaf
Starts at: $27,400
After $7,500 tax credit: $19,900
Horsepower: 147
Combined fuel economy: 111 MPGe
Estimated range: 149 miles
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Mini Cooper SE
Starts at: $29,900
After $7,500 tax credit: $22,400
Horsepower: 181
Combined fuel economy: 110 MPGe
Estimated range: 114 miles
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Starts at: $31,500
After $7,500 tax credit: Does not qualify
Horsepower: 200
Combined fuel economy: 120 MPGe
Estimated range: 259 miles
Mazda
Mazda MX-30
Starts at: $33,470
After $7,500 tax credit: $25,970
Horsepower: 143
Combined fuel economy: 92 MPGe
Estimated range: 100 miles
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Starts at: $33,500
After $7,500 tax credit: Does not qualify
Horsepower: 200
Combined fuel economy: 115 MPGe
Estimated range: 247 miles
Hyundai
Hyundai Kona Electric
Starts at: $34,000
After $7,500 tax credit: $26,500
Horsepower: 201
Combined fuel economy: 120 MPGe
Estimated range: 258 miles
Kia
Kia Niro EV
Starts at: $39,990
After $7,500 tax credit: $32,490
Horsepower: 201
Combined fuel economy: 112 MPGe
Estimated range: 239 miles
Volkswagen
Volkswagen ID.4
Starts at: $40,760
After $7,500 tax credit: $33,170
Horsepower: 201
Combined fuel economy: 99 MPGe
Estimated range: 260 miles
Kia
Kia EV6
Starts at: $40,900
After $7,500 tax credit: $33,400
Horsepower: 167
Combined fuel economy: 117 MPGe
Estimated range: 232 miles
Hyundai
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Starts at: $43,650
After $7,500 tax credit: $36,150
Horsepower: 168
Combined fuel economy: 110 MPGe
Estimated range: 220 miles
Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Starts at: $43,895
After $7,500 tax credit: $36,395
Horsepower: 266
Combined fuel economy: 103 MPGe
Estimated range: 247 miles
Audi
Audi Q4 e-tron
Starts at: $43,900
After $7,500 tax credit: $36,400
Horsepower: 295
Combined fuel economy: 95 MPGe
Estimated range: 241 miles
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Tesla Model 3
Starts at: $44,990
After $7,500 tax credit: Does not qualify
Horsepower: 283
Combined fuel economy: 132 MPGe
Estimated range: 272 miles
Polestar
Polestar 2
Starts at: $45,900
After $7,500 tax credit: $38,400
Horsepower: 231
Combined fuel economy: 107 MPGe
Estimated range: 270 miles
Tesla
Tesla Model Y Long Range
Starts at: $53,940
After $7,500 tax credit: Does not qualify
Horsepower: 480
Combined fuel economy: 122 MPGe
Estimated range: 330 miles
Volvo USA
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Starts at: $55,300
After $7,500 tax credit: $47,800
Horsepower: 402
Combined fuel economy: 85 MPGe
Estimated range: 223 miles
BMW
BMW i4 eDrive40
Starts at: $55,400
After $7,500 tax credit: $47,900
Horsepower: 335 hp
Fuel economy: 109 city / 108 highway
Estimated range: 301 miles
Volvo
Volvo C40 Recharge
Starts at: $58,750
After $7,500 tax credit: $51,250
Horsepower: 402
Combined fuel economy: 87 MPGe
Estimated range: 226 miles
Audi USA
Audi e-tron
Starts at: $65,900
After $7,500 tax credit: $58,400
Horsepower: 402
Combined fuel economy: 78 MPGe
Estimated range: 222 miles
Rivian
Rivian R1T
Starts at: $67,500
After $7,500 tax credit: $60,000
Horsepower: 600+
Combined fuel economy: 70 MPGe
Estimated range: 260+ miles
Jaguar
Jaguar I-Pace
Starts at: $69,900
After $7,500 tax credit: $62,400
Horsepower: 394
Combined fuel economy: 76 MPGe
Estimated range: 234 miles
Rivian
Rivian R1S
Starts at: $72,500
After $7,500 tax credit: $65,000
Horsepower: 600+
Combined fuel economy: N/A
Estimated range: 260+ miles
Lucid
Lucid Air Pure
Starts at: $77,400
After $7,500 tax credit: $69,900
Horsepower: 480
Combined fuel economy: N/A
Estimated range: 406 miles
Porsche
Porsche Taycan
Starts at: $82,700
After $7,500 tax credit: $75,200
Horsepower: 321
Combined fuel economy: 79 MPGe
Estimated range: 200 miles
BMW
BMW iX xDrive50
Starts at: $83,200
After $7,500 tax credit: $75,700
Horsepower: 516
Fuel economy: 86 city/87 hwy
Estimated range: 324 miles
Tesla
Tesla Model S
Starts at: $94,990
After $7,500 tax credit: Does not qualify
Horsepower: 670
Combined fuel economy: 120 MPGe
Estimated range: 405 miles
Tesla
Tesla Model X
Starts at: $98,940
After $7,500 tax credit: Does not qualify
Horsepower: 670
Combined fuel economy: 102 MPGe
Estimated range: 348 miles
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes EQS
Starts at: $102,310
After $7,500 tax credit: $94,810
Horsepower: 329
Combined fuel economy: 97 MPGe
Estimated range: 350 miles
Audi
Audi e-tron GT
Starts at: $102,400
After $7,500 tax credit: $94,900
Horsepower: 469
Combined fuel economy: 82 MPGe
Estimated range: 238 miles
GM
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Starts at: $110,295
After $7,500 tax credit: Does not qualify
Horsepower: 1,000
Combined fuel economy: N/A
Estimated range: N/A
Other EVs Coming Soon:
The Toyota bZ4X
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Toyota’s new bZ4X starts at $42,000, but is currently available only in some states and in extremely limited quantities, according to Toyota. Toyota is also reaching the threshold of EV sales this summer that will disqualify the company for the federal tax credit, Electrek reports.
The 2022 Ford (F) – Get Ford Motor Company Report F-150 Lighting is on the market starting at $39,974, but Ford has closed orders for it for 2022. Ford EVs are still eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.
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Subaru’s Solterra, starting at $44,995, is coming this year.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is coming in the mid part of this year, priced around $85,000-$100,000, according to Consumer Reports.
Genesis will start delivering its GV60 EV this year, priced somewhere around $55,000, according to Car and Driver.
Later in 2022, look for the Fisker Ocean (FSR) – Get Fisker Inc Class A Report, Lexus RZ and the VinFast VF8 and VF9.
The Cadillac Lyriq comes in early 2023.
Also in spring 2023 Chevy expects to release its Silverado EV and in fall 2023 the Chevy Equinox.
In late 2023, California electric vehicle startup Indi will launch its first model, the Indi One.
Tesla’s Cybertruck is now planned for 2023 at the earliest, and look for the Tesla Roadster in 2024.
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