Buy an EV Before tariffs Start?

Cars
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I’ve been waiting to buy a Kia EV6 until 2025. However, with the tariffs that Trump will impose, would it be better to buy now? I can pay cash or finance (credit score of 828).

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Trump wants to help his buddy Elon!

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Another thing to consider is EV Tax credits going away. The Kia doesn’t qualify anyway under these rules:

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Thank you for posting that. I did understand that this model wouldn’t qualify, but I just love the EV6.

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Maybe he wants to treat China’s imports like they do to ours ?

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Be aware that the tariffs will probably also apply to imported parts if you EV needs repairs in the future.

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I’m anticipating no problems. My current EV is 6.5 years old with no repairs. I have put in wiper fluid and such. My local dealer keeps offering my discounts on oil changes. I find that hilarious considering they know it’s an EV!

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Trumps response to use tarrifs was only one way that he plans to reduce foreign companiesh from taking advantage of a USA open market. The Rogan interview highlights this topic. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0e9ynAH6hmZIIeOx0SaGQu?si=HXHAHhRlT3qbrVL175sTkA&t=5765

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Thank you for your response. However, I don’t want to listen to Trump’s voice.

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“On one hand, if the tax incentives are removed completely, the price of new EVs will increase, making used EVs a more affordable option. However, if they remain in place, then leasing a new EV could be the better choice,” Krear added. “It’s difficult to speculate on all the mixed scenarios the industry could see with federal incentive changes.”

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I call it the Whine. He doesn’t talk, he Whines.

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I think you mean Wins

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Buy EVERYTHING before the price goes up. I just took delivery of a handmade in the USA bicycle, custom built to my dimensions in Oregon… no tariffs, right?

WRONG.

Groupset - imported from Taiwan
Tires - imported from Germany (Schwalbe)
Panniers and handlebar bag - imported from Germany (Ortleib)

My employer builds cloud computing racks from Asian components, assembles in Monterrey Mexico, and deploys worldwide. I’m close to retiring, in a way I hope I get laid-off, so I get a severance package and suck on the State unemployment insurance teat for six months. Not so nice for my younger colleagues.

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I have a friend with a lots of teen-aged kids. He bought two used Mercedes EVs for around $15-$20K each and loves the low fuel and maintenance costs.