The Electric Vehicle (EV) discussion thread (Merged) (5 Viewers)

[Rickboy]

Electrek has an article summarizing the new EV tax credit.

Senate improves EV tax credit in largest climate bill ever

The new electric car tax credit is easier to claim and extended to 2032 to US-built EVs, along with a new $4,000 credit on used EVs.

electrek.co

Here is a Reddit article outlining vehicles that can qualify for the new tax credit. However, these are educated guesses because we don't know the battery contents of these vehicles.


The new tax credit has batter content and mineral requirements that very few manufactures can meet. Basically it's saying you can't get your batteries from China. I support this measure but the timing of the implementation is problematic. This article outlines how the Washington bureaucracy may be able to fix that.

Washington bureaucracy could rescue Democrats from their EV tax credit problem

The Democrats have crafted an electric vehicle tax credit not a single car on the market would qualify for. But Washington has always known how to break its own rules.

www.politico.com

 

[BooBirdSaint]

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation says there are 72 EV models avaliabile for purchase in the US. 70% are ineligible for the tax credit per the laws sourcing requirements. There is also additional "sourcing" requirements that I'm not entirely clear on but would take effect in 2029 and require 100% made US battery which currently eliminates all 72 EV models...

 

[Zztop]

Rivian Testing "Enduro" Dual Motor R1S and R1T EVs In New Zealand

The new Enduro drive unit is already fitted to a Rivian production model, the Amazon Electric Delivery Vehicle featuring a single motor FWD setup.

insideevs.com

 

[Tapxe]

Ford raises price of electric F-150 Lightning by up to $8,500 due to 'significant material cost increases'

The starting prices for the F-150 Lightning will range from about $47,000 to $97,000, up from roughly $40,000 to $92,000.

www.cnbc.com

 

[Rickboy]

I just confirmed my Rivian R1T order. I should start the purchase process within a week or two. My truck 'should' be here in September.

*execute happy dance*

 

[Rickboy]

Things are moving fast. Rivian is starting the purchase process. I'm currently waiting to get their trade in offer for my Mini Countryman.

I guess I need to get a car loan processed with Navy FCU.

 

[Tapxe]

Every EV That Qualifies For The Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit In 2023

Every EV built in North America, in one simple list.

jalopnik.com

 

[superchuck500]

Every EV That Qualifies For The Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit In 2023

Every EV built in North America, in one simple list.

jalopnik.com

Note that’s limited to EVs built in North America.

 

[Rickboy]

MY TRUCK IS HERE!!

I stopped my the service center and trucks were being delivered! My truck was among them. I still have two steps to complete before I can take delivery. I expect to be driving it home by Thursday.

 

[nolaspe]

MY TRUCK IS HERE!!

I stopped my the service center and trucks were being delivered! My truck was among them. I still have two steps to complete before I can take delivery. I expect to be driving it home by Thursday.

Congrats! Which one is it?

 

[Rickboy]

Congrats! Which one is it?

The Blue one!

 

[UncleTrvlingJim]

I pick up my Mach E tomorrow!

 

[CoolBrees]

I pick up my Mach E tomorrow!

Jealous.

I just learned that 23’s go on presale on the 15th with delivery expected before the end of the year.

As an aside-

I sold mine to an auto broker for $63k. He said Mach e is the second most sought after vehicle, return on i investment wise. #1 was the Hummer SUV - mainly because people are willing to pay double for it but it is a tiny market.

My ‘23 will have my tax credit from the ‘22, should still qualify for a second tax credit plus the $ I made off the first one and I will end up paying half price.

 

[Mr. Blue Sky]

Im happy for you guys with ur shiny new EVs.. but im at a point in my life where ive decided that i hope to never have to purchase or finance an expensive new vehicle again.. right now i have a company car (2022 Ford Edge) but im not crazy about it so i usually drive my personal 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.. my question is this: Since my goal is to never finance or purchase again (outside of maybe a cheap beater vehicle when i no longer have company cars)- i have long thought about converting my Jeep into an EV.. traditionally that has not been a cheap prospect, but im thinking that as technology evolves, it’ll be more in reach for people to convert their existing ICE vehicles (even classic cars) into EVs.. Does anyone know the rough cost of somehting like that ? And perhaps more importantly- does anyone know of a company (companies?) who do this type of work, that i could invest in? Because i think if it were attainable to covert ICE cars to EV cars, there would be millions of potential customers .

 

[Rickboy]

Im happy for you guys with ur shiny new EVs.. but im at a point in my life where ive decided that i hope to never have to purchase or finance an expensive new vehicle again.. right now i have a company car (2022 Ford Edge) but im not crazy about it so i usually drive my personal 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.. my question is this: Since my goal is to never finance or purchase again (outside of maybe a cheap beater vehicle when i no longer have company cars)- i have long thought about converting my Jeep into an EV.. traditionally that has not been a cheap prospect, but im thinking that as technology evolves, it’ll be more in reach for people to convert their existing ICE vehicles (even classic cars) into EVs.. Does anyone know the rough cost of somehting like that ? And perhaps more importantly- does anyone know of a company (companies?) who do this type of work, that i could invest in? Because i think if it were attainable to covert ICE cars to EV cars, there would be millions of potential customers .

I don’t know the costs but there is someone on Tiktok converting their Wrangler into an EV. You can buy crate electric motors from Ford and some folks get used Tesla batteries for these projects.