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In an effort to make electric cars (EVs) more accessible, the Biden administration is providing a tax credit for auto chargers to an area of Martha's Vineyard by categorizing it as a "low-income community."
Biden Administration Extends EV Charger Tax Credit To 'Low-Income' Martha's Vineyard
The sun-drenched Massachusetts island is recognized as a playground for affluent elites, with median property prices hovering around $1.5 million, according to Rocket Homes. In Baltimore, where multiple areas have also obtained the "low-income" classification, housing costs are nearly 7.5 times cheaper at $200K.
Former President Barack Obama is one of several wealthy people who possess property on Martha's Vineyard. President Biden most notably served as previous President Obama's vice president for eight years, as per Fox 45 News.
Other pricey East Coast locales have also received low-income classifications from the United States. Montauk, N.Y., a stretch of Rehoboth Beach, Del., sections of Greenwich, Conn., and the western portion of Nantucket, Mass. are among the communities served by the Department of Energy.
The EV tax credit will provide "up to 30% off the cost of the charger to individuals and businesses in low-income and non-urban areas, making it more affordable to install EV charging infrastructure and increasing access to EV charging in underserved communities," according to a White House announcement this month.
Defining 'Low-Income': IRS Criteria and the Electric Vehicle Market's Struggles
According to the IRS rules, a place is considered low-income if its poverty rate is 20% or more. Areas with a median income below 80% of the nearest metropolitan area or state may also qualify.
This permits affluent places to still be classified as low-income if they are located in much wealthier areas. Despite President Joe Biden's urging, electric automobiles continue to struggle as technology outpaces demand.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda reiterated his opposition to electric vehicles this week, arguing that the push for such goods should be driven by market demand rather than government preference. “’Customers, not regulations or politics’ should make the decision on what path to rely on,” Toyoda stated.
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