How to qualify for the proposed $12,500 tax credit that discounts union-made electric vehicles priced up to $74,000 and gives financial aid to drivers earning as much as $400,000

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Today congress is expected to review a controversial new tax credit plan designed to convert 50% of drivers from internal combustion to electric propulsion by 2030.

Massive discounts could be on the way for electric vehicles purchased in the United States. Car buyers planning to buy an electric vehicle who earn less than $400,000 should not complete a transaction until the proposed electric vehicle tax credit is finalized. The savings could be substantial and will make it even more complicated to decide which electric vehicle to buy. The bill is expected to be reviewed today and would provide up to $12,500 off a new electric vehicle. Below is a breakdown of what the current proposal includes and which car buyers would qualify for the incentive:

VehicleProposed CreditPurchase Price & Eligibility
New Union-made Electric Vehiclesup to $12,500Electric Cars up to $55,000
Chevrolet Bolt for Sale

Electric SUVs up to $69,000
Ford Mach-E for Sale

Electric Trucks up to $74,000
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New Non union-made Electric Vehiclesup to $7,500Electric Cars up to $55,000
BMW I3 for Sale

Electric SUVs up to $69,000
Audi E-Tron Sportback for Sale

Electric Trucks up to $74,000
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Used Electric Vehiclesup to $2,500Tesla Model 3 for Sale
Battery made in USAadditional $500
New Electric Bicyclesup to $1,500 available every 3 years per individualup to $8,000
Proposed tax credits for drivers earning $400,000 or less on luxury electric vehicles up to $74,000.