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Old 08-15-2023, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastskiguy View Post
Figure I'll put some data here, it might help somebody. We got the cheapest Tesla we could get 2 1/2 weeks ago, came in at $42,500 including tax, plates, and whatever else you have to pay on top of the purchase price. We'll get $7500 back on taxes in April so we are at $35,000 plus charger, install, and some floor mats for a grand total of $36,000 all in.

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At that price point ($36k), the US should hopefully be buying more Electric Vehicles in the future than just its current 8%. Plug-in hybrids would also be helpful and have many advantages as a stepping stone to full electric.