Used EV Buyers Misled on Federal Tax Credit Eligibility by Dealers
Car dealerships are selling used EVs with false IRS tax credit eligibility certifications, leaving buyers financially liable for credits they relied on at point of sale. Dealers lack real-time tools to verify prior ownership transfer history that disqualifies vehicles from the Used Clean Vehicle Credit. As the used EV market grows, this systemic verification gap will affect increasing numbers of buyers.
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