# Monthly EV Studies and Insights Newsletter

**Written by**  
February 9, 2023

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### Sample Newsletter

The expanded EV tax credits are now in full effect in the US. To make it easier to find eligible vehicles, we created a **VIN lookup for used electric cars**. [**Test it**](/content/research/used-ev-tax-credits?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023-1&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94JVuN0F46NTWclKvah-l3IJt4cA5u6JtnHSF2_QpN-uDCUuqrtReYi54IGukMkVx5qpCN/index.html) by pasting a VIN from a local or national car dealership!

### Which cars are most likely to be eligible?

Here are some of the cars that are most commonly eligible based on price and age. Tesla's Model 3 may still be a rare find, but expect to see more of them in this price range in the coming months.

- Nissan LEAF (2011 to 2019)
- Fiat 500e (2014 to 2018)
- VW e-Golf (2015 to 2019)
- BMW i3 (2014 to 2019)
- Chevy Bolt (2017 to 2020)
- Hyundai Ioniq (2019 to 2020)
- Hyundai Kona EV (2019)
- Tesla Model 3 (2018)

Remember that in addition to vehicle eligibility, there are also limits on buyer eligibility. [**Get the full list**](/content/research/used-ev-tax-credits?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023-1&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94JVuN0F46NTWclKvah-l3IJt4cA5u6JtnHSF2_QpN-uDCUuqrtReYi54IGukMkVx5qpCN/index.html) here.

### Doodle of the Month

A recent article on [**bidirectional charging**](/content/research/bidirectional-charging-where-it-stands?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023-1&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94JVuN0F46NTWclKvah-l3IJt4cA5u6JtnHSF2_QpN-uDCUuqrtReYi54IGukMkVx5qpCN/index.html) included this doodle. Here are some of the ways that people and companies are using bidirectional charging today.

- Time shifting demand
- Emergency backup
- Electricity rate arbitrage
- Virtual power plant

### Community Questions

### Question of the Month

**Have you reserved or pre-ordered a new EV?** If so, please share which ones have caught your eye!

Last month we asked about your original motives for buying an EV. Here are a few of your thoughtful responses. Thanks so much for sharing!

- _"My wife and I have been interested in efficient, clean, and green cars since we purchased our first cars together back in 1978"_
- _"This spring we had solar panels installed on the roof, so an EV seemed an ideal solution"_
- _"I liked knowing that the EV just has a much simpler system and requires less work"_
- _"Original motive was to purchase a high technology car with all the safety features which will drive us into the future"_
- _"Now retired, I am saving hundreds of dollars per month running around town in my EV while gas prices in CA soar."_
- _"To make my long commute more enjoyable and efficient. All things considered, I'm paying about the same monthly amount for my brand-new Tesla as I was with my 2018 used Mazda CX-3"_
- _"Motive: Ukraine. I purchased a Bolt in January."_
- _"There is a certain sense of adventure I believe that is required in owning and operating one"_
- _"Reduce my carbon footprint while supporting advances in technology that would bring it to the mainstream"_