Gov. Whitmer's Plan to Lower the Cost of Electric Vehicles

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 Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed an electric vehicle rebate in her State of the State address. The $2,000 rebate for a new electric vehicle and $500 rebate for at-home charging infrastructure can be paired with the $7,500 federal tax credit, knocking nearly $10,000 off the price of a new electric car, including those being built in Michigan.

"Michigan put the world on wheels, and we will electrify it too. This new rebate will put Michiganders first and help families purchase an electric vehicle by lowering costs," said Governor Whitmer. "With this rebate and federal, Michiganders can knock off nearly $10,000 off the purchase price of an electric or plug-in hybrid car. Electric vehicles cost half as much to maintain and power up as gas-powered cars need to fill up. Switching to electric will save families up to $10,000 over the lifetime of the vehicle, support tens of thousands of good-paying auto jobs in Michigan, and help us safeguard clean air and water for future generations."

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