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- The federal EV tax credit rules are getting a major overhaul on January 1.
- Discounts of $7,500 or $3,750 will soon be taken at purchase instead of later.
- But these popular electric models may no longer be eligible.
The rules for lucrative tax credits that can effectively lower the price of an electric vehicle by up to $7,500 will get stricter on January 1, meaning fewer vehicles will be eligible.