EV Apocalypse | the EV tax credit is gone, but the deals stay STRONG!

It's October 1st, which means the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit is dead and gone. That doesn't mean it's the end of the road for EVs, however – BMW, Ford, GM, and others are stepping up with big rebates, clever accounting tricks, and huge discounts to keep the deals rolling! All this and more on today's stylin', profilin', limousine-riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' episode of Quick Charge! WOOOOOOOOO!!! We've also got a hard-hitting look at both the EV and oil subsidies impacting the auto market at large, and what it means to give these two different technologies a level playing field to compete for customers on. Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream EV. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more! Source Links Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle! Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000 We have the latest Rivian lease prices now that the federal EV tax credit has ended The $7,500 EV tax credit is gone, but each gas car still gets $20k+ in subsidies Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (most weeks, anyway). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.