Posted on 12/14/2023 6:16:25 AM PST by Red Badger
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed up to a new $2,500 state tax rebate for a new electric, hybrid, or traditional vehicle.
In the upcoming State of the State address, Whitmer will ask the legislature to allocate $25 million to fund the MI Vehicle Rebate program, which wouldn’t apply to used vehicles.
"MI Vehicle Rebate will save you money on your new car as you walk out of the dealership with your keys," Whitmer said in a statement. "Michigan’s auto industry is the backbone of our economy, and this year, the hardworking men and women of the UAW and our world-leading automakers negotiated and ratified a record contract. Now, let’s keep making the world’s best cars and trucks while lowering costs for families by thousands of dollars. Together, we will build and lead the future of mobility and electrification."
Combined with the federal tax credit, Michiganders could save up to $10,000 on the cost of certain EVs. Whitmer proposed the tax rebate on new vehicles under four categories:
$2,500 on a new battery electric or hybrid vehicle manufactured in a facility where the workers are represented by an automotive union.$2,000 on a new battery electric or hybrid vehicle.$1,500 on a new internal combustion vehicle in a facility where the workers are represented by an automotive union.$1,000 on all other new internal combustion vehicles.
The state tax rebate would be applied to the final price of a vehicle at purchase. Once an individual selects the new vehicle they intend to buy, the auto dealership would contact the Department of Treasury to receive a tax rebate voucher. The licensed new vehicle dealership subtracts the rebate amount from the final purchase price based on the vehicle category and rebate amount.
If enacted, the rebate will continue until funds are depleted.
The program aims to boost Michigan's 34,380 EV registration which has fallen more than 1.9 million EVs short of reaching its climate goal of 2 million EVs driving on Michigan roads by 2030. To reach its EV goal, Michigan must register 23,400 EVs every month for seven years.
EV drivers on road trips and going further distances in the Midwest face "range anxiety" because of a sparse charging network and a fluctuating mileage range based on driver habit.
Kelley Blue Book says the average price of an EV in September 2022 was $65,291. Meanwhile, the average price for a gas-powered vehicle was $48,100, and many used gas-powered cars cost between $5,000 and $15,000.
“The clean energy transition is happening, and it is critical that Michigan is a leader in the technology development, manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles,” MICHauto Executive Director Glenn Stevens. Jr. said in a statement. “At the same time, the transition will take time and needs to be balanced. Support for new EV sales and for those vehicles made in America is important as Michigan moves forward as a leader in the technology of today and tomorrow.”
Help her! She’s been kidnapped by right-wing EV advocates and held for ransom!
She’s gotta do something to sell that EV crap to the buffoons.
Witmer just doesn’t get it does she???? People DON’T WANT YOUR PIECE OF CRAP KNOWN AS THE EV’S. I still can’t figure out where on earth the people of Michigan dug her up from.
Ain’t Communism wonderful.
After EV owners realize they have to spend $20,000 to replace the batteries after a few years there won’t be any EVs in the area. Also dealers of used EVs have to replace the batteries before they can sell a used one.
Shouldn’t she ask the TAXPAYERS first before she STEALS their money ?
Our gummint picking winners and losers.
No matter how many tax breaks given to “the public”, there are thousand in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids on welfare that can’t afford a \new\ EV.
Whitmer just chose them as “losers”.
$2500 should cover the homeowner’s deductible when their house burns down.
so all three get the same rebate?
why not just call it rebate for all cars.
The auto workers continue to vote against their own interests. They received a huge wage and benefits package for auto workers but with plants not producing many EV’s there is no work. Can’t make money without a job.
I have no sympathy left. I felt the auto workers and every other manufacturing worker was screwed by the off shoring of jobs. The move to EV’s and destruction of fossil fuel jobs is a direct result of workers voting against their own interests.
Why isn’t she mandating all government vehicles be EVs?
Police, utilities, EMS, staff cars, etc.................
Wretched WHitler.
A Michigan towing subsidy. Ok.
EVs are such a failure that they want to force everyone to pay for them so a select few can own one.
MMM, 🧐 that fund would support 10,000 EV’s. Michigan sell about 40,000 new cars per month… so how long would the $25 million last and where does the “extra” $25 million come from?
...and where does the “extra” $25 million come from?
An annual tax on EVs..................
If this Yenta marked them down 75% I wouldn’t take one.
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