# Buy an EV Before tariffs Start? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cars\ **Created:** [November 9, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480 "2024-11-09T11:27:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wekebu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/wekebu/32/2998_2.png) [@wekebu](https://community.clark.com/u/wekebu)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/1 "2024-11-09T11:27:32Z")
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). ---
**Author:** ![glasspilot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/eada6e/32.png) [@glasspilot](https://community.clark.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/2 "2024-11-09T12:00:12Z")
Trump wants to help his buddy Elon! ---
**Author:** ![OU812](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/ou812/32/1549_2.png) [@OU812](https://community.clark.com/u/OU812)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/3 "2024-11-09T13:00:48Z")
Another thing to consider is EV Tax credits going away. The Kia doesn’t qualify anyway under these rules: > **[EV Tax Credit 2024: How It Works, What to Know - NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/ev-tax-credit-electric-vehicle-tax-credit)** > > The EV tax credit is a federal tax incentive for taxpayers looking to go green on the road. Here are the rules, income limit, qualifications and how to claim the credit in 2024. ---
**Author:** ![wekebu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/wekebu/32/2998_2.png) [@wekebu](https://community.clark.com/u/wekebu)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/4 "2024-11-09T19:18:43Z")
Thank you for posting that. I did understand that this model wouldn’t qualify, but I just love the EV6. ---
**Author:** ![butler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@butler](https://community.clark.com/u/butler)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/5 "2024-11-09T19:24:52Z")
> [@glasspilot](#): > > Trump wants to help his buddy Elon! Maybe he wants to treat China’s imports like they do to ours ? ---
**Author:** ![RasputinII](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/rasputinii/32/334_2.png) [@RasputinII](https://community.clark.com/u/RasputinII)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/6 "2024-11-12T16:53:40Z")
> [@wekebu](#): > > 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). Be aware that the tariffs will probably also apply to imported parts if you EV needs repairs in the future. ---
**Author:** ![wekebu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/wekebu/32/2998_2.png) [@wekebu](https://community.clark.com/u/wekebu)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/7 "2024-11-12T18:09:38Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![Mwilcox12023](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/mwilcox12023/32/4244_2.png) [@Mwilcox12023](https://community.clark.com/u/Mwilcox12023)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/8 "2024-11-14T19:04:39Z")
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](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0e9ynAH6hmZIIeOx0SaGQu?si=HXHAHhRlT3qbrVL175sTkA&t=5765) ---
**Author:** ![wekebu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/wekebu/32/2998_2.png) [@wekebu](https://community.clark.com/u/wekebu)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/9 "2024-11-14T23:06:18Z")
Thank you for your response. However, I don’t want to listen to Trump’s voice. ---
**Author:** ![OU812](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/ou812/32/1549_2.png) [@OU812](https://community.clark.com/u/OU812)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/10 "2024-11-16T15:36:25Z")
“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.” > **[Cheap, pre-owned EVs are about to flood the market. Is that a good thing?](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cheap-pre-owned-evs-are-about-to-flood-the-market-is-that-a-good-thing-172035546.html?.tsrc=372&ncid=crm_-1470010-20241116-1&bt_user_id=kdYoUjU%2BTrAnlnu2j5BGkWjeat5AwKcuwlpm1OYh2BGpdYE73qljUsougbu7SfMKjK%2BK1HQdjB2zJO0tdZUhcui3My4HqfAq0okc%2BK8f2SSF8Clsf2p6o2YMArfxVijG&bt_ts=1731767299328)** > > The electric vehicle market could get a huge influx of cheaper cars — but not fresh from the factory. In its latest EV intelligence report, consumer research firm J.D. Power projects that a massive amount of EVs returning off leases in the US will... ---
**Author:** ![glasspilot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/eada6e/32.png) [@glasspilot](https://community.clark.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/11 "2024-11-16T15:38:47Z")
> [@wekebu](#): > > Thank you for your response. However, I don’t want to listen to Trump’s voice. I call it the Whine. He doesn’t talk, he Whines. ---
**Author:** ![butler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@butler](https://community.clark.com/u/butler)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/12 "2024-11-17T19:18:30Z")
> [@glasspilot](#): > > I call it the Whine. He doesn’t talk, he Whines. I think you mean Wins ---
**Author:** ![ochotona](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/ochotona/32/293_2.png) [@ochotona](https://community.clark.com/u/ochotona)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/13 "2024-12-07T15:52:00Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![H200h](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e79b87/32.png) [@H200h](https://community.clark.com/u/H200h)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/14 "2024-12-07T16:29:30Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![kcflyer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/kcflyer/32/3346_2.png) [@kcflyer](https://community.clark.com/u/kcflyer)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/buy-an-ev-before-tariffs-start/6480/17 "2024-12-15T17:32:43Z")
> [@ochotona](#): > > I just took delivery of a handmade in the USA bicycle, custom built to my dimensions in Oregon… no tariffs, right? Yep. YOU can find bikes with the frame built in the US, but even the “American made” Schwinn has the drivetrain components sourced from Taiwan/China. The top end bikes are from China. I’ll be in the market for a new bike when I get too old to ride a “road” bike, but I’m not ready to give up my drop bars yet.