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> the thousands in fed, state, and sometimes local rebates As recently as June, 85% of all EV buyers had a household income greater than $75k/year, with almost
by gottorf 3y ago
> the thousands in fed, state, and sometimes local rebates
As recently as June, 85% of all EV buyers had a household income greater than $75k/year, with almost 40% making over $200k[0]. The median household income in the US is roughly $75k.
It seems wrong to me that policy is subsidizing the purchasing habits of the richer half of the population.
[0]: https://www.spglobal.com/mobility/en/research-analysis/firstever-major-us-metro-area-hits-50-electrified-vehicle-regi.html https://www.spglobal.com/mobility/en/research-analysis/first...
- 1970-01-01 3y ago>It seems wrong to me that policy is subsidizing the purchasing habits of the richer half of the population. It isn't? There is no minimum income on the rebate. This is a red herring argument.