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Electric vehicle sales increase as federal tax credits for them come to an end

By Sam Brasch

Published September 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM EDT

Federal discounts for electric vehicles expire at the end of the month. The deadline has led to a spike in EV sales and whiplash for auto dealers.

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