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Does the government subsidize electric car production?

If our government wants more people to drive electric cars, it seems like a key part of that process will be making them more affordable for the average American. Does the government subsidize or plan to subsidize electric car production?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Absolutely, in fact, the U.S. government has been subsidizing the production of
electric cars
in some shape or form since President Barack Obama set a goal for the U.S. to become the first country with one million electric vehicles in 2011.
The
Biden-Harris administration and the DOT
have also proposed new standards for a national EV charging network, as well as a $3 billion plan to boost battery production for EVs.
The majority of states in the U.S. also offer incentives to electric car drivers beyond the
federal tax credit
, including bonuses like:
  • Lower vehicle licensing taxes
  • Purchase rebates
  • Income tax credits
  • Excise tax exemption and reduced registration fees
  • Exemption from parking fees
  • Exemptions from state motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs
  • Access to carpool lanes
While these incentives may benefit consumers directly, they also benefit manufacturers as they encourage more consumers to purchase electric cars.
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