So I purchased a used id.4 last year around Chicago and didn't receive the Form 15400. I'm guessing the dealer actually reported the sale because I received a notification in the mail from the IRS about needing Form 8936, Schedule A.

When going through the paperwork from the dealer, their paperwork reads as if the $4000 tax credit was part of my cash down payment.

Do I need a copy of the Form 15400?

We are shopping around for a new car and I can't decide between a full EV, a PHEV, or a traditional hybrid. We are on an extremely tight budget and need to choose based strictly on complete cost (purchase price, cost to insure, cost to maintain, cost to fuel, etc). Our income makes us eligible for the tax rebates, though I think we could only afford a used vehicle, unless there are some crazy incentives for new vehicles that I don't know about. We live in central Connecticut, and I'm hoping some local people could share their experience.

Gasoline prices around here are generally on the mid to lower side compared to national averages, but the electricity rates are the highest in the country. I know Eversource (our electricity supplier) offers reduced rates for off-peak charging, but that requires investing in an approved charger, which are kind of pricey.

We would charge almost exclusively at home, because we live in a semi-rural area and there are no charging stations. This isn't really a problem because it's a small state, however, if we went on a longer trip, we might struggle to find charging stations, but I don't really know. We go on longer trips 4-5 times a year, generally in New England but we drive to Florida or NC about once/twice a year. We aren't the type to sit around waiting for a charge (on long trips we like to power through, normally eat while driving and just stop for gas, and drive 12 hours or more in one day).

What are you experiences? Living in CT, are there substantial savings with an EV, or not? Is finding a charger on long trips going to be too much of a hassle, especially with two impatient kids?

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In the market to buy a used EV. It would be my first EV. I do not need anything with crazy range. Anything above 125 miles of charge should be plenty as I do not plan on traveling long distances with this car.

Based on some research, the bolt ev is a very solid option for the price. Any others that would rival the bolt?

I’ve been contemplating getting a new car sometime soon, and I’ve been currently driving a 20 year old Honda fit for 6-7 years now.

I’m sure my Honda fit could last an eternity, and it’s still insanely fuel efficient so I’ve had a hard time letting it go in the past few years.

I’d like to make the switch to a used EV or a hybrid. I’m in California, so I feel pretty comfortable with either as we have a lot of charging stations and resources available. I mainly want to get a newer car in general for safety reasons (Blindspot sensors, rear view cameras, etc). Albeit not a EV, I drove a Hyundai Venue for a short period of time and was in shock how advanced newer cars were.

I don’t need anything fancy, my work commute is 15 miles one way and I’m finishing my bachelors degree online.

It feels like every new EV boasts huge mileage—which would be nice for roadtrips every once in a while— but it’s hard to justify getting a brand new car for that reason. I also feel like it’s increasingly harder to find new affordable EV’s that aren’t SUV’s. I don’t mind SUV’s but I commute in a city and parallel park a lot, so it makes me a little anxious.

I’d love any advice! I’m trying to research what would be best, but a part of me is also just contemplating on settling on a Nissan Leaf or a Prius. I just frankly don’t know what else is out there and want to make sure I make a good purchase that’ll hopefully set me up for the next 5 years 🥲

I bought a vehicle that qualifies for the used EV vehicle tax credit in 2024. However, the selling dealer did not apply the credit at time of purchase. Is there any way the credit can be claimed when I file my taxes or is that impossible?

Under 30k EUR and 400+ range, ID3 anything else? Or wait for hyundai inster?

Hey guys! Are there any former ZEV investors here? I’ve shared updates on this settlement before, but in case you missed it, I decided to share it again.

For the newbies: back in 2021, Lightning eMotors reported a net loss seven times higher than in Q2 2020, and shortly after announcing a long-term deal with Forest River, they stopped providing financial guidance (quite odd, imo). This news caused ZEV shares to drop nearly 17%, leading investors to file lawsuits claiming the company overstated its financial health and prospects.

Lightning recently agreed to settle these claims and pay investors $13.35M for the damages. 

The good news is that even though the filing deadline has passed, it turns out you can still file for it. So, if you were impacted, check out the details and file your claim here or through the settlement admin.

Fast forward to today: as you might know, Lightning filed for bankruptcy not too long ago. More recently, Gillig announced they’ve acquired some of $ZEV’s assets and even hired several former Lightning engineering employees.

So, has anyone here invested in Lightning eMotors back then? If so, how much were your losses?

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I keep getting sponsored ads from recharged.com and I was wondering if anybody here has had any experience with it.

I’ve been a Tesla owner for almost 6 years and for various reason I want to branch out to another brand.

The one thing I love about my Tesla is when I need to drive somewhere 4-5 hours away I don’t have to plan. I hop in my car and drive and have no issues with charging, it’s all calculated automatically and I don’t even have to think about it. Don’t have to pull out a credit card to pay for charging. It’s all automated.

Other than Rivian, which is really more than I care to spend right now, but it’s still an option. What other brands can use the Tesla network today and have a semi seamless experience.

Would love to hear from owners of other electric car brands and what their road trip charging experience is like?

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