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Tesla, VW and several other EVs that qualify for the new 2023 US EV tax credit
Tesla, Volkswagen, and several other EV manufacturers qualify for the new 2023 U.S. EV tax credit. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the vehicles that qualify for the 2023 EV tax credit. The full list of EV models eligible for the new and updated $7,500 U.S. federal tax credit includes EVs made by fourteen manufacturers.
The IRS noted that the vehicles on the list below don’t automatically qualify but must also have undergone final assembly in North America and not exceed a manufacturer-suggested retail price (MSRP) of $80,000 for vans, SUVs, and pickups or $55,000 for other vehicles. The full list is as follows:
- 2023 Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro (PHEV)
- 2022-2023 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
- 2022-2023 Ford E-Transit
- 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
- 2022-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
- 2022-2023 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring
- 2022-2023 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring
- 2021, 2022, 2023 Nissan Leaf
- 2021, 2022 Nissan Leaf S Plus
- 2021, 2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
- 2021, 2022 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2021, 2022, 2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
- 2022, 2023 Rivian R1S
- 2022, 2023 Rivian R1T
- 2022, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV
- 2022, 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
- 2022, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
- 2023 Tesla Model Y All-Wheel Drive – 7-seat variant (3-rows)
- 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range – 7-seat variant (3-rows)
- 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance – 7-seat variant (3-rows)
- 2023 Tesla Model Y All-Wheel Drive – 5-seat variant (2-rows)
- 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range – 5-seat variant (2-rows)
- 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance – 5-seat variant (2-rows)
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 S
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S
- 2022 Volvo S60 (PHEV)
- 2022 Volvo S60 Extended Range
- 2022 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge (Extended Range)
General Motors, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Proterra, and Subaru were also on the list. The IRS noted that these manufacturers entered into a written agreement with the agency and have plans to become a “qualified manufacturer” but haven’t submitted a list of specific makes and models that are eligible at this time.
Although there were several Tesla Model Ys on the list, not all of them qualified as SUVs, which would have enabled them to have a higher MSRP limit of $80,000. The IRS seems to only consider the seven-seat Model Y and the VW ID.4 AWD as SUVs.
If you’d like to see if your vehicle meets the requirements, you can use the vehicle identification number (VIN) decoder tool under “Specific Assembly Location Based on VIN” on the Department of Energy’s website.
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Tesla Board Chair discusses what is being done to protect CEO Elon Musk

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm met with Bloomberg this morning to discuss a variety of topics, but perhaps one of the most interesting was her comments on what is being done to protect company CEO Elon Musk.
After the assassination of right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk this week, there have been concerns about Musk’s safety, as well as that of other high-profile business leaders and political figures.
Earlier this week, Musk said himself that his security detail would be increased significantly following Kirk’s death, a move that many investors and fans of the company had requested because of political violence.
Elon Musk assures Tesla investors he will enhance his security detail
“Definitely need to enhance security,” Musk said. Tesla spent $3.3 million on Musk’s security in 2024 and January and February 2025. For reference, Meta spent over $27 million on Mark Zuckerberg’s security last year, which is higher than any other tech CEO.
During Denholm’s appearance on Bloomberg TV earlier today, she stated that the company has been focused on Musk’s security detail for “many years,” especially considering he is one of the richest people on Earth and holds an incredible amount of influence.
“It is something that we take very seriously; he takes it very seriously as well. So, again, from a board perspective, it is something we’ve discussed at length,” Denholm said.
Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm on increased security for CEO Elon Musk:
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) September 12, 2025
Denholm added that she believes “there is not anyone in a boardroom that is not touched by what has happened with Charlie Kirk.”
Although Musk’s political involvement has toned down significantly in the past, he still has enemies, especially based on groups that oppose him and the company specifically. Based on this week’s events, it feels that increased security is a necessary expense Tesla must account for.
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Tesla bear turns bullish for two reasons as stock continues boost
“I think from a trading perspective, it looks very interesting,” Nathan said, citing numerous signs of strength, such as holding its 200-day moving average and holding against its resistance level.

A Tesla bear is changing his tune, turning bullish for two reasons as the company’s stock has continued to get a boost over the past month.
Dan Nathan, a notorious skeptic of Tesla shares, said he is changing his tune, at least in the short term, on the company’s stock because of “technicals and sentiment,” believing the company is on track for a strong Q3, but also an investment story that will slowly veer away from its automotive business.
“I think from a trading perspective, it looks very interesting,” Nathan said, citing numerous signs of strength, such as holding its 200-day moving average and holding against its resistance level.
He also said he believes a rally for the stock could continue as it heads into the end of the quarter, especially as the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit is coming to an end at the end of the month.
With that being said, he believes the consensus for Q3 deliveries is “probably low,” as he believes Wall Street is likely underestimating what Tesla will bring to the table on October 1 or 2 when it reports numbers for the quarter.
Tesla bear Dan Nathan has flipped his script on Tesla $TSLA shares, citing “technicals and sentiment”
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) September 12, 2025
Tesla shares are already up over five percent today, with gains exceeding nine percent over the past five trading days, and more than fourteen percent in the past month.
While some analysts are looking at the performance of other Mag 7 stocks, movement on rates from the Federal Reserve, and other broader market factors as reasoning for Tesla’s strong performance, it appears some movement could be related to the company’s recent developments instead.
Over the past week, Tesla has made some strides in its Robotaxi program, including a new license to test the platform in the State of Nevada, which we reported on.
Tesla lands regulatory green light for Robotaxi testing in new state
Additionally, the company is riding the tails of the end of the EV tax credit, as inventory, both new and used, is running extremely low, generally speaking. Many markets do not have any vehicles to purchase as of right now, making delivery by September 30 extremely difficult.
However, there has been some adjustments to the guidelines by the IRS, which can be read here:
Tesla is trading at around $389 at 10:56 a.m. on the East Coast.
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Tesla lands regulatory green light for Robotaxi testing in new state
This will be the third state in total where Tesla is operating Robotaxi, following Austin and California.

Tesla has landed a regulatory green light to test its Robotaxi platform in a new state, less than three months after the ride-hailing service launched in Texas.
Tesla first launched its driverless Robotaxi suite in Austin, Texas, back on June 22. Initially offering rides to a small group of people, Tesla kept things limited, but this was not to be the mentality for very long.
It continued to expand the rider population, the service area, and the vehicle fleet in Austin.
The company also launched rides in the Bay Area, but it does use a person in the driver’s seat to maintain safety. In Austin, the “Safety Monitor” is present in the passenger’s seat during local rides, and in the driver’s seat for routes that involve highway driving.
Tesla is currently testing the Robotaxi platform in other states. We reported that it was testing in Tempe, Arizona, as validation vehicles are traveling around the city in preparation for Robotaxi.
Tesla looks to make a big splash with Robotaxi in a new market
Tesla is also hoping to launch in Florida and New York, as job postings have shown the company’s intention to operate there.
However, it appears it will launch in Nevada before those states, as the company submitted its application to obtain a Testing Registry certification on September 3. It was processed by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles Office of Business Licensing on September 10.
NEWS: Tesla has officially received approval from the Nevada DMV to start testing autonomous vehicles (robotaxis) on public roads.
Today, I confirmed directly with the Nevada DMV that @Tesla‘s application to obtain a Testing Registry certification was approved by the DMV Office… pic.twitter.com/hx5JhHBFiD
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) September 11, 2025
It will then need to self-certify for operations, essentially meaning they will need to comply with various state requirements.
This will be the third state in total where Tesla is operating Robotaxi, following Austin and California.
CEO Elon Musk has stated that he believes Robotaxi will be available to at least half of the U.S. population by the end of the year. Geographically, Tesla will need to make incredible strides over the final four months of the year to achieve this.
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