Will The Chevrolet Silverado EV Qualify For A Tax Rebate?

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As the all-new Chevrolet Silverado EV prepares for a 2023 release, will the truck qualify for an EV tax rebate? With reservations for the pickup already open, prospective buyers will want to know what benefits are available for each purchase. Although the benefits of EVs have been constantly echoed, some consumers are having trouble with switching to electric drivetrains from a traditional internal combustion engine. A lack of education on the concept of EVs and the absence of a vast charger network negate a widespread endorsement of EVs. However, Detroit-based General Motors has made concerted efforts to inform citizens and answer their EV questions with an online tool.

Developed by Chevrolet, a subsidiary of General Motors, the 2024 Silverado EV will feature a handful of trims and share the same Ultium platform as the GMC Hummer EV. The new EV is expected to challenge Ford’s electric variant of the bestselling F-150 nameplate, the F-150 Lightning. The rivalry between both models can be traced to the gasoline-powered models, and that isn't expected to change even as EVs. Other competitors in the electric truck category currently include the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1T. A future opponent is the Tesla Cybertruck, an EV sporting futuristic looks and an automaker’s ambition to dominate the EV segment.

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EV tax credits have existed since 2010 when the U.S government launched an EV-driven program that would offer up to $7,500 to buyers. Consumers intending to purchase a particular EV can confirm the vehicle's eligibility for a rebate on the Fuel Economy website. Depending on phase-out rules, they may get the whole $7,500 or less. This is done because EVs are