Tax Credit for Maverick Hybrid?

[CACTI_HYBRID]

Does the Maverick with the base Hybrid engine being offered qualify for any federal tax credit? From what I can tell, this only applies to for EV and Plug-In Hybrids, but I hope I'm wrong.

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[technolithic]

Think the tax credits are only for EVs and Plug-Ins. My locality happens to offer a cheaper excise tax (2% vs 5.4%[if 2.0 ballpark estimates are to be believed]) for any vehicle with 40mpg city or higher, but that's about it. Maybe I'm missing something though

 

[NotAnonymous]

Must be nice. More than one state actually charges an extra fee if you have a hybrid and an even higher extra fee if it's an electric automobile.

 

[Lappo424]

Must be nice. More than one state actually charges an extra fee if you have a hybrid and an even higher extra fee if it's an electric automobile.

It's probably jersey... We have a rain tax

 

[motoretro]

Must be nice. More than one state actually charges an extra fee if you have a hybrid and an even higher extra fee if it's an electric automobile.

That's how they get around you getting around the gas tax

 

[NotAnonymous]

It's probably jersey... We have a rain tax

Nope, guess just another state trying to make up for folks not chipping in to the gas tax. As always, drivers pay one way or another - such is life.

 

[CACTI_HYBRID]

Must be nice. More than one state actually charges an extra fee if you have a hybrid and an even higher extra fee if it's an electric automobile.

Seriously? Oil state like Texas or Alaska? What is their rationale?

 

[NotAnonymous]

Coal state in the Midwest. They say it's to make up for gas tax shortfalls - not kidding.

 

[RobBot]

Seriously? Oil state like Texas or Alaska? What is their rationale?

Generally the rationale is to make up for the missing gas tax, however most states are WAY over charging for it.

 

[JASmith]

Coal state in the Midwest. They say it's to make up for gas tax shortfalls - not kidding.

That makes sense to me. Wear and tear on roads is generally a matter of vehicle weight and Evs and hybrids are rarely lighter, and from a use standpoint they use the roads as much as any other vehicle, yet are contributing little or nothing when taxes are based on fuel usage. What they could do is remove all gasoline taxes entirely and tax all vehicles based on a formula of vehicle weight/size and mileage, as people that rarely drive or ride a scooter should pay less.

 

[NotAnonymous]

I don't disagree that all motorists should contribute to road wear and tear, but in my head it just seems like backwards thinking to penalize drivers who are at least somewhat trying to move away from ICE engines. Then, again, that's what always (at least initially) happens when new tech disrupts the status quo. I'd venture to guess the tables will turn eventually.

 

[clavicus]

If I'm not mistaken, even gas tax rates have not increased with inflation since the 90's, so something's gotta give eventually.

 

[NotAnonymous]

If I'm not mistaken, even gas tax rates have not increased with inflation since the 90's, so something's gotta give eventually.

Yeah, there's always tradeoffs as we (taxpayers) are gonna be tapped to pay one way or another. It just seems to be a bit of a contradiction to be encouraged to move to hybrid or electric vehicles but then have a premium tacked on. Not complaining because I know what I'm walking into getting the hybrid Maverick, just an observation.

 

[Old Ranchero]

when I lived in CA they issued a limited number of free passes for the carpool lane each year for buyers of qualifying EVs, hybrids, etc. to incentivize people to buy them. Always lots of EV sales earlier in the year to take advantage of that. Then came the buyer complaints later in the year after all passes had been issued

 

[NotAnonymous]

Since there are quite a few hybrids on the market, I understand why states are now concentrating on EVs and plug-in hybofor tax credits.

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