You may not know this, but the government really wants you to buy an electric car. I mean, they really want you to buy an electric car. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, many people in state and federal governments want car shoppers to seriously consider the hybrid and/or all-electric models that have come out recently. To that end, several government agencies have begun to offer incentives and tax breaks to drivers who choose say the Nissan LEAF over a gas-only model.
In order to make this less complicated, we'll strictly look at the incentives and tax breaks offered on the Nissan LEAF. The LEAF is one of the most popular cars in the world, thanks to its fun design, excellent power and terrific fuel savings. And while most people don't have to be tempted by tax breaks to buy the LEAF after taking it for a test drive, these financial incentives certainly help those who want to keep the electric car in their price range.
So what is the government offering? Well, for New Mexico drivers, your main incentive is the $7,500 income tax credit offered by the federal government. Basically, when you buy or lease a new Nissan LEAF in Albuquerque, you can qualify for up to $7,500 off your federal taxable income. On the state level, the New Mexico legislature is looking into implementing various other incentives, including a $2,500 state income tax credit and 30% off the cost of an in-home charger - so start writing your congressperson today!
All of these credits are, of course, subject to individual qualifications, so stop by Reliable Nissan to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable salespeople about all the various credits available on the Nissan LEAF.