The Uncomfortable Truths About Why The EV Credits Had To Die

September 25, 2025

Last year, Americans bought a record 1.3 million electric vehicles. It’s unclear just how many people took advantage of the EV tax credits—whether through a purchase or a lease—to do that. But that credit, and some outrageously good deals from the automakers, undoubtedly helped a lot of people break up with gasoline.

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