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Minnesota’s state EV rebate is gone. Here’s what still helps if you’re buying a Tesla.
Minnesota’s Department of Commerce says its EV rebate has paid out every dollar it had. Here’s what a Tesla buyer in the state can still use instead.
Delaware will pay you up to $2,500 toward a new Tesla.
Delaware’s Clean Vehicle Rebate pays $2,500 on a new Model 3 or Model Y, with no income cap. Here’s how the tiers work and how to apply.
San Jose’s EV rebate drops after September 14. Here’s what that means for a Tesla.
San José Clean Energy’s EV Instant Rebate drops from $4,000 to $3,000 on a new EV after September 14, and adds a $50,000 price cap that rules out pricier Tesla trims.
A new federal deduction can cut up to $10,000 off the interest on your Tesla loan.
The federal EV purchase credit is gone, but a new deduction on car loan interest can still save financed buyers real money — here’s who qualifies.
The federal tax credit for business Tesla purchases is gone too.
If you were planning to write off a Tesla through a business purchase, the federal commercial clean vehicle credit expired alongside the consumer one.
Maine’s low-income EV rebate bonus expires September 30. Here’s what a Tesla buyer gets.
A $1,000 bonus on Maine’s low-income EV rebate ends September 30, 2026 — here’s who qualifies and what it means for buying a Tesla.
Texas’s EV purchase rebate is closed. Here’s what that means if you’re buying a Tesla.
Texas’s state EV purchase rebate, the LDPLIP program, is currently closed according to TCEQ. Here’s what was available, why it’s closed, and what that means for your Tesla budget.
Colorado’s EV tax credit dropped this year. Here’s what a Tesla buyer actually gets.
Colorado’s base EV tax credit fell to $750 in 2026, but vehicles under $35,000 MSRP still qualify for an extra $2,500 — here’s what that means for a Tesla purchase.
Leasing vs. Buying a Tesla: Which Costs Less in 2026
With the federal EV tax credit gone for both leases and purchases, the choice between leasing and buying a Tesla now comes down to how long you keep it, how much you drive, and whether you want to own it outright.
The $7,500 federal tax credit is gone. Here’s what still helps in 2026.
The federal EV tax credit ended in September 2025, so Tesla buyers in 2026 need to look at a new loan-interest deduction, a shrinking set of state rebates, and utility programs instead.
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