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Every electric vehicle that qualifies for US federal tax credits
As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles, especially now that a slew of new credits have been reinstated to US consumers.
Whether you qualify is not a simple yes or no question… well, actually it sort of is, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number of different factors. Furthermore, there are other potential savings available to you that you might not even know about yet.
Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place. The goal is to help ensure you are receiving the maximum value on your carbon-conscious investment because, let’s face it, you’ve gone green and you deserve it.
How does a federal tax credit work for my EV?
The idea in theory is quite simple — “All electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that were purchased new in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500,” according to the US Department of Energy.
With that said, you cannot simply go out and buy an electric vehicle and expect Uncle Sam to cut $7,500 off your taxes in April. In reality, the amount you qualify for is based on both your income tax as well as the size of the electric battery in the vehicle you own.
Now, thanks to the freshly inked Inflation Reduction Act, there are a lot more parameters to be mindful of, like the requirement that the EV must be assembled in North America for instance. We have dug into those new terms more below.
To begin, here’s how the Federal EV tax credit currently works.
How much is the federal tax credit?
First and foremost, it’s important to understand three little words the government slips in front of the $7,500 credit – “may” and “up to.” As in, you may qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax credit for your electric vehicle. At first glance, this credit may sound like a simple flat rate, but that is unfortunately not the case.
For example, if you purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning and owed say, $3,500 in income tax this year, then that is the federal tax credit you would receive. If you owed $10,000 in federal income tax, then you would qualify for the full $7,500 credit.
It’s important to note that any unused portion of the $7,500 is not available as a refund, nor as a credit for next year’s taxes. Bummer.
However, under new terms of the tax deal, you may be able to snag that credit up front at the point of sale of your EV. More on that below.
The Biden administration continues to expand EV adoption
President Biden first vowed to make the nation’s entire federal fleet all-electric. The White House has introduced two bills to expand EV adoption, one of which was signed by the President and includes funding for heavily expanded EV charging infrastructure.
Previously, there were rumors that the federal tax credit would be increased to $10,000. In President Biden’s previous $174 billion investment plan for electrification, the tax credit was quickly mentioned as a reform. However, the summary remained vague about the reform – only confirming that it will not only take the form of tax rebates but also “point of sale rebates” and it will now be for “American-made EVs.”
The second and larger bill sat within Biden’s “Build Back Better Act” and subsequent increases to the federal tax credit, but it couldn’t get past the Senate in late 2021. At that point, the revamped tax credit we all have sought was in limbo, possibly DOA. Until this past summer…
Revived EV federal tax credits were officially signed by POTUS
In late July 2022 the US Senate shared it was moving forward to vote on EV tax credit reform after Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) took a break from huffing coal to finally agree to include investments to curb climate change.
One of the most prominent parts of the bill (to us) includes the long-awaited and fought over electric vehicle tax credit reform. In this iteration of the bill, access to the tax credit will be returned to those who have already exhausted the threshold, including Tesla and GM vehicles.
On August 7, 2022 it was approved by the Senate and a week later signed into law by President Biden.
The biggest issue we all are having with the Inflation Reduction act, is how cloudy and confusing its EV requirements are. Bear with us as we sort through it all, to once again provide you with the most up to date details of this ever evolving tale.
We have learned that the reform bill will also apply to EVs delivered after December 31, 2022. Here’s a breakdown of the terms of the new Inflation Reduction Act.
New Federal Tax Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act
- Federal tax credit for EVs will remain at $7,500
- Timeline to qualify is extended a decade from January 2023 to December 2032
- Tax credit cap for automakers after they hit 200,000 EVs sold is eliminated, making GM, Tesla and Toyota once again eligible
- The language in the bill indicates that the tax credit could be implemented at the point of sale instead of on taxes at the end of the fiscal year
- That means you can get your credit up front at the dealer, but these terms may not kick in until 2024
- In order to get the full credit, the EV must be assembled in North America and…
- The majority of battery components need to come from North America and…
- A certain percentage of “critical minerals” must come form North America or countries with free trade agreements with the US
- New federal tax credit of $4,000 for used EVs priced below $25k
- Subject to other requirements like lower annual income (see below)
- Revised credit applies to BEV cars with an MSRP below $55k
- Also includes zero-emission vans, SUVs, and trucks with MSRPs up to $80,000
- New credit also expands to commercial fleet customers
- Includes separate qualifications and limits
- The federal EV tax credit will be available to individuals reporting adjusted gross incomes of $150,000 or less, or $300,000 for joint filers
- The new credit will also continue to apply to Plug-in Hybrid EVs (PHEVs) as long as they meet the same requirements outlined above and are equipped with a battery over 7 kWh.
Here are more detailed terms of the tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, detailed by lawyer, Chris Stidham:
Revamped Credit for new BEV/PHEVs
- Manufacturer caps eliminated. (Page 370, line 15)
- Credit applies for vehicles purchased beginning January 1, 2023. (Page 386, line 1)
- Transition provision for EVs with written sales orders dated in 2022 prior to the date of President signing the bill but delivered in 2023 allows purchaser to claim the “old” credit in 2023. (Page 386, line 20)
- Vehicle must be assembled in North America to qualify for new credit. (Page 366, line 15)
- North American assembly requirement applies to vehicles sold after the date of adoption of the bill. (Page 386, line 3)
- $7,500 credit is broke into two binary pieces meaning the vehicle either qualifies for each piece of the credit or it doesn’t. No longer based on size of battery. (Page 366, line 6)
- $3,750 of the new credit is based upon the vehicle having at least 40% of its battery critical minerals from the United States or countries with a free trade agreement with the United States. This is a list of countries with free trade agreements with the US. (Page 371)
- The other $3,750 of the new credit is based on at least 50% of the battery components of the vehicle coming from the United States or countries with a free trade agreement with the US. (Page 372, line 13)
- The 40% minerals requirement increases to 50% in 2024, 60% in 2025, 70% in 2026 and 80% in 2027. (page 371 line 23)
- The 50% battery components requirement increases to 60% in 2024, 70% in 2026, 80% in 2027, 90% in 2028 and 100% in 2029. (Page line 373)
- The government has until the end of the year to develop guidance on the battery requirements. (Page 374)
- Beginning in 2025, any vehicle with battery minerals or components from a foreign entity of concern are excluded from the tax credit. (Page 374, line 20).
- One credit per vehicle. (Page 375, line 12)
- Modified gross income limit of $150k for individuals, $225k for head of household, and $300k for joint returns. Definition of MAGI (page 375, line 22)
- MSRP of vehicle must be $80k or less for SUVs, Vans and Trucks. $55k for all other vehicles. (Page 377, line 4)
- Dealer can apply credit at time of sale. Dealer must disclose to buyer the MSRP of the vehicle, the applicable tax credit amount and the amount of any other available incentive applicable to the purchase. (Page 378, line 6)
- Credit terminates December 31, 2032.
Revamped Used Vehicle Credit
- Tax credit of 30% of value of used EV with $4,000 cap (Page 387, line 23).
- Used vehicle must be at least two model years old at time of sale. (Page 389, line 7).
- The original use of the vehicle must have occurred with an individual other than the one claiming the used tax credit. (Page 389, line 10).
- Used vehicle must be purchased from a dealer. (Page 390, line 3).
- Used vehicle price must be $25k or less. (Page 390, line 5).
- Used vehicle qualifies for tax credit only once in its lifetime. (Page 390, line 7)
- Purchaser must be an individual (no businesses) to qualify for used credit. (Page 390, line 14).
- Purchaser may only claim one used vehicle credit per three years. (Page 390, line 20).
- Modified gross income cap of $75k for individuals, $112,500 for head of household and $150k for joint returns. (Page 388).
- Credit may be applied at time of sale by dealer. (Page 391, line 15).
- Credit terminates on December 31, 2032. (Page 391, line 12).
- Credit only applies to the first transfer of the used vehicle.
What are the current electric vehicle credits before the terms change?
As you’ll see from the rather barren list below of EVs that might qualify under the new terms of the Inflation Reduction Act, a majority of EVs currently available for credits to US consumers will soon no longer qualify.
That isn’t to say they won’t be back on in the yes column come January 1, 2023 since many of these automakers do have North American production facilities. Other EVs like Rivian models for example are American made, but some are priced above the $80k threshold for trucks.
Fisker has been long touting is flagship Ocean SUV as an EV priced below $30k for those who qualify for the entire $7,500 credit. However, under the new terms, the Austrian built SUV will qualify for zero federal credits. That being said, its current MSRP of $37,499 is still pretty enticing, but this is a major blow to its marketing strategy to the point that the American automaker is now considering adding US production for the Ocean.
The quick workaround that felt like a mad scramble was some verbiage allowing for “written binding contracts” under a “transition rule” in the Inflation Reduction Act. That rule allowed consumers to still qualify if they signed the binding contract before the date of bill being signed into law, even if the car is delivered after the bill is signed. This is covered on page 393-394 of the bill.
Since the bill has been signed into law, this quick workaround is no longer possible. We’ve put together a full breakdown of where those tax credits stand for EV automakers not currently assembling in the North America.
Vehicles purchased and delivered between August 16 and December 31, 2022
Following the official signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has included the following transition rule for those who already had an EV on the way but are wondering if they still qualify before the new credit terms kick in. In certain circumstances, the answer is yes. Per the IRS page:
If you purchase and take possession of a qualifying electric vehicle after August 16, 2022 and before January 1, 2023, aside from the final assembly requirement, the rules in effect before the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act for the EV credit apply (including those involving the manufacturing caps on vehicles sold).
What electric vehicles could qualify for tax credit as of January 1, 2023?
Alright, this is probably the main reason why you’re here. If you scrolled through the details above, you may want to consider going back and at least skimming, because there are some major changes to federal tax credits to electric vehicles under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Following a revision by the IRS and a delay in battery material guidance, these are the following terms for EVs for some form of qualification as of late December 2022. To qualify, a vehicle must:
- Have a battery capacity of at least 7 kilowatt hours (kWh)
- Have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 14,000 pounds
- Made by a qualified manufacturer (see below)
- Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) do not need to be made by a qualified manufacturer to be eligible.
- EV must undergo final assembly in North America
- Vehicle’s manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) can’t exceed $80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks
- Cannot exceed $55,000 for other vehicles
Furthermore, the sale of the EV only qualifies for tax credits only if:
- The vehicle is purchased new
- The seller reports required information to you at the time of sale and to the IRS
- Sellers must report your name and taxpayer identification number to the IRS for you to be eligible to claim the credit
Under the terms mentioned above, these are the EVs that could qualify for the full $7,500 credit beginning January 1, 2023.
Please note that the list below features EVs assembled in North America and comes directly from The IRS who, like all of us is still figuring out which EVs will actually qualify. Bear with us and trust we will keep this list updated often.
All-electric vehicles
| Make and Model | Full Tax Credit |
| CADILLAC (GM) (would not qualify until 1/1/23) | |
| Lyriq (2023) | $,7500 |
| CHEVROLET (GM) (would not qualify until 1/1/23) | |
| Bolt EUV (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| Bolt EV (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| FORD | |
| F-150 Lightning (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| Mustang Mach-E (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| E-Transit (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| NISSAN | |
| LEAF SV, S Plus, SL Plus (2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| LEAF S / SV Plus (2021-2023) | $7,500 |
| RIVIAN | |
| R1T (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| R1S (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| TESLA (would not qualify until 1/1/23) | |
| Model 3 RWD/Long Range (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| Model Y AWD/Long Range/Performance (2022- 2023) | $7,500 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | |
| ID.4 Pro/Pro S/AWD Pro/AWD Pro S (2023) | $7,500 |
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
| Make and Model | Full Tax Credit |
| AUDI | |
| Q5 TFSI e Quattro (2023) | $7,500 |
| BMW | |
| 330e (2021-2023) | $7,500 |
| X5 xDrive45e (2021-2023) | $7,500 |
| CHRYSLER | |
| Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| FORD | |
| Escape Plug-in Hybrid (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| JEEP | |
| Grand Cherokee 4xe (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| Wrangler 4xe (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| LINCOLN | |
| Aviator Grand Touring (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| Corsair Grand Touring (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| VOLVO | |
| S60 Recharge /Extended Range (2022) | $7,500 |
| S60 T8 Recharge (Extended Range) (2023) | $7,500 |
What electric vehicles qualify under the current tax credit?
Although the credits above should be the focus going forward, we wanted to keep the previous credit details below. Less of a trip down memory lane, but more of a list of what EVs previously qualified, so you can gather how many will be lost under upcoming terms.
As we previously mentioned however, some of these EVs could eventually once again qualify, as automakers pivot to bring their assembly to North America.
All-electric vehicles
| Make and Model | Full Tax Credit |
| AUDI | |
| e-tron Sportback (2020-2022) | $7,500 |
| e-tron SUV (2019, 2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| e-tron GT / RS e-tron GT (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| e-tron S (Standard and Sportback) (2022) | $7,500 |
| Q4 50 e-tron Quattro (2022) | $7,500 |
| BMW | |
| i3 Sedan (2014-2021) | $7,500 |
| i3s (2018-2021) | $7,500 |
| i4 eDrive40/M50 Gran Coupe (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| iX xDrive50/M60 (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| i7 xDrive60 (2023) | $7,500 |
| BYD | |
| e6 (2012-2017) | $7,500 |
| CANOO | |
| Lifestyle Vehicle (2023) | $7,500 |
| FIAT | |
| 500e (2013-2019) | $7,500 |
| FORD | |
| Focus EV (2012-2018) | $7,500 |
| Mustang Mach-E (all 2021/2022 trims including GT) | $7,500 |
| E-Transit (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| F-150 Lightning (standard/extended range) (2022) | $7,500 |
| GENERAL MOTORS (GM) | |
| Not currently eligible for tax credits | ––––– |
| GENESIS | |
| GV60 (2023) | $7,500 |
| Electrified G80 (2022) | $7,500 |
| HYUNDAI | |
| Ioniq Electric (2017-2021) | $7,500 |
| Ioniq 5 (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| Kona Electric (2019-2023) | $7,500 |
| JAGUAR | |
| I-Pace (2019-2022) | $7,500 |
| I-Pace HSE (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| KANDI | |
| EX3 (2019-2021) | $7,500 |
| K22 (2019-2020) | $7,500 |
| K23 (2020-2022) | $7,500 |
| K27 (2020-2022) | $7,500 |
| KIA | |
| Niro EV (2019-2022) | $7,500 |
| Soul Electric (2015-2020) | $7,500 |
| EV6 (58 kWh, 77.4 kWh) (2022) | $7,500 |
| LUCID MOTORS | |
| Lucid Air Dream Edition (2022) | $7,500 |
| Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022) | $7,500 |
| MAZDA | |
| MX-30 (2022) | $7,500 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | |
| EBQ 350 4matic (2022) | $7,500 |
| EBQ 400 4matic (2022) | $7,500 |
| AMG EQS (2022) | $7,500 |
| EQS 450 4matic (2022) | |
| EQS 450+ (2022) | $7,500 |
| EQS 580 4matic (2022) | $7,500 |
| EQS 450+ SUV (2022) | $7,500 |
| EQS 450 4matic SUV (2022) | $7,500 |
| EQS 580 4matic SUV (2022) | $7,500 |
| B-Class EV (2014-2017) | $7,500 |
| MINI | |
| Cooper S E Hardtop 2 & 4 Door (2020-2023) | $7,500 |
| MITSUBISHI | |
| i-MiEV (2012, 2014, 2016, 2017) | $7,500 |
| NISSAN | |
| LEAF (2011-2023) | $7,500 |
| Ariya (2023) | $7,500 |
| POLESTAR | |
| Polestar 2 (2021) | $7,500 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range – Single & Dual Motor (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| PORSCHE | |
| Taycan (2020-2022) (all trims) | $7,500 |
| RIVIAN | |
| R1T (2022) | $7,500 |
| R1S (2022) | $7,500 |
| EDV 700 (2022) | $7,500 |
| SMART USA | |
| EQ fortwo Coupe (2019) | $7,500 |
| EQ fortwo Cabrio (2019) | $7,500 |
| SUBARU | |
| Solterra (2023) | $7,500 |
| TESLA | |
| Not currently eligible for tax credits | ––––– |
| TOYOTA | |
| Toyotas purchased after 9/30/23 are no longer eligible for tax credits | ––––– |
| RAV4 EV (2012-2014) | $7,500 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | |
| e-Golf (2015-2019) | $7,500 |
| ID.4 EV (First/Pro/Pro S) (2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| VOLVO | |
| C40 Recharge Pure Electric (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| XC40 Recharge Pure Electric (2021-2023) | $7,500 |
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)
The US Department of Energy offers the full detailed list on its website.
| Make and Model | Full Tax Credit |
| AUDI | |
| A3 e-tron / e-tron ultra (2016-2018) | $4,502 |
| A7 55 TFSI e Quattro (2021) | $6,712 |
| A7 TFSI e Quattro (2022) | $7,500 |
| A8L PHEV (2020) | $6,712 |
| A8L 60 TFSI e Quattro (2021) | $6,712 |
| Q5 PHEV (2020) | $6,712 |
| Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro (2021) | $6,712 |
| Q5 TFSI e Quattro (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| BENTLEY | |
| Bentayga Hybrid (2020-2021) | $7,500 |
| Flying Spur Hybrid (2022) | $7,500 |
| BMW | |
| i3 Sedan w/ Range Extender (2014-2021) | $7,500 |
| i3s w/ Range Extender (2018-2021) | $7,500 |
| BMW i8 (2014-2017) | $3,793 |
| i8 Coupe/Roadster (2018-2020) | $5,669 |
| X3 xDrive30e (2020-2021) | $5,836 |
| X5 xDrive40e (2016-2018) | $4,668 |
| X5 xDrive45e (2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| 330e (2016-2018) | $4,001 |
| 330e/330e xDrive (2021-2023) | $5,836 |
| 530e/530e xDrive (2018-2019) | $4,668 |
| 530e/530e xDrive (2020-2023) | $5,836 |
| 740e (2017) | $4,668 |
| 740e xDrive (2018-2019) | $4,668 |
| 745e xDrive (2020-2022) | $5,836 |
| CHRYSLER | |
| Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (2017-2022) | $7,500 |
| FERRARI | |
| SF90 Stradale (2020-2021) | $3,501 |
| 296 GTB (2022) | $3,334 |
| FISKER AUTOMOTIVE | |
| Karma Sedan (2012) | $7,500 |
| FORD | |
| C-Max Energi (2013-2017) | $4,007 |
| Fusion Energi (2013-2018) | $4,007 |
| Fusion Energi (2019-2020) | $4,609 |
| Escape Plug-in Hybrid (2020-2022) | $6,843 |
| GENERAL MOTORS (GM) | |
| Not currently eligible for tax credits | ––––– |
| HONDA | |
| Accord Plug-in Hybrid (2014) | $3,626 |
| Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018-2021) | $7,500 |
| HYUNDAI | |
| Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (2018-2022) | $4,543 |
| Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (2016-2019) | $4,919 |
| Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (2022-2023) | $6,587 |
| Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (2022-2023) | $6,587 |
| JEEP | |
| Grand Cherokee PHEV (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| Wrangler Unlimited PHEV (2021-2023) | $7,500 |
| KARMA | |
| GS-6 (2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| Revero (2018-2022) | $7,500 |
| KIA | |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018-2022) | $4,543 |
| Optima Plug-in Hybrid (2017-2020) | $4,919 |
| Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (2022) | $6,587 |
| Sportage PHEV (2023) | $6,586.60 |
| LAND ROVER | |
| Range Rover/Sport PHEV (2019) | $7,087 |
| Range Rover/Sport PHEV (2020-2022) | $6,295 |
| Range Rover SE PHEV (2023) | $7,500 |
| Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography PHEV (2023) | $7,500 |
| LEXUS | |
| Lexus’ purchased after 9/30/23 are no longer eligible for tax credits | ––––– |
| NX Plug-in Hybrid (2022) | $7,500 |
| LINCOLN | |
| Aviator Grand Touring (2020-2023) | $6,534 |
| Corsair Reserve Grand Touring PHEV (2021-2022) | $6,843 |
| Corsair Grand Touring PHEV (2022) | $6,843 |
| McLAREN | |
| Artura (2022-2023) | $4,585 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | |
| S550e Plug-in Hybrid (2015-2017) | $4,460 |
| GLE550e 4matic (2016-2018) | $4,460 |
| GLC350e 4matic (2018-2019) | $4,460 |
| GLC350e 4M EQ (2020) | $6,462 |
| S560e EQ PHEV (2020) | $6,462 |
| C350e (2016-2018) | $3,501 |
| MINI | |
| Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (2018-2019) | $4,001 |
| Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (2020-2022) | $5,002 |
| MITSUBISHI | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in (2018-2020) | $5,836 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in (2021-2023) | $6,587 |
| POLESTAR | |
| Polestar 1 (2020-2021) | $7,500 |
| PORSCHE | |
| Cayenne S E-Hybrid (2015-2018) | $5,336 |
| Cayenne E-Hybrid / Coupe (2019-2020) | $6,712 |
| Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid / Coupe (2021) | $7,500 |
| Cayenne E-Hybrid / Coupe (2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| Panamera S E-Hybrid (2014-2016) | $4,752 |
| Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2018) | $6,670 |
| Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2019-2020) | $6,712 |
| Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| SUBARU | |
| Crosstrek Hybrid (2019-2022) | $4,502 |
| TESLA | |
| Not currently eligible for tax credits | ––––– |
| TOYOTA | |
| Toyotas purchased after 9/30/23 are no longer eligible for tax credits | ––––– |
| Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2012-2015) | $2,500 |
| Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid (2017-2022) | $4,502 |
| RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid (2021-2022) | $7,500 |
| VOLVO | |
| S60 (2019) | $5,002 |
| S60 (2020-2022) | $5,419 |
| S60 Extended Range (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| S90 (2018-2019) | $5,002 |
| S90 (2020-2022) | $5,419 |
| S90 Extended Range (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| V60 (2020-2022) | $5,419 |
| V60 Extended Range (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| XC60 (2018-2019) | $5,002 |
| XC60 (2020-2022) | $5,419 |
| XC60 Extended Range (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
| XC90 (2016-2017) | $4,585 |
| XC90 / XC90 Excellence (2018-2019) | $5,002 |
| XC90 (2020-2022) | $5,419 |
| XC90 Extended Range (2022-2023) | $7,500 |
Other tax credits available for electric vehicle owners
So now you should know if your vehicle does in fact qualify for a federal tax credit, and how much you might be able to save.
Find out where an EV is assembled using its VIN
The US Department of Energy offers a VIN decoder tool to confirm where a given EV is assembled. Check it out here.
Check out our complete breakdown of state tax incentives, sorted by state
In additional to any federal credit you may or may not qualify for, there are a number of clean transportation laws, regulations, and funding opportunities available at the state level.
For example, in the state of California, drivers can qualify for a $2,000-$4,500 rebate or a grant up to $5,000 under the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program on top of any federal credit received (all rebate and grant amounts are based on income). Furthermore, states like California offer priority driving lanes and parking spots for EV drivers who qualify.
In New York, residents can receive either a $500 or $2,000 rebate depending on the base price of the EV purchased. Again, these incentives vary by state, and much like the federal tax credit, are contingent on multiple factors.
Want to learn more? Of course you do! Luckily, we’ve compiled each and every state rebate, tax credit, and exemption for you and sorted it by state. Whether its a purchase or lease of a new or used
EV, or the purchase and/or installation of an EV charger, you could get money back, depending where you live.
Here are all those tax credits, rebates, and exemptions, sorted by state.
Tax incentives on electric vehicles are worth the research
Hopefully this post has helped to incentivize you to use the resources above to your advantage.
Whether it’s calculating potential savings or rebates before making a new EV purchase or determining what tax credits might already be available to you for your current electric vehicle, there is much to discover.
Ditching fossil fuels for greener roadways should already feel rewarding, but right now the government is willing to reward you further for your environmental efforts.
Use it to your full capability while you can, because as more and more people start going electric, the less the government will need to reward drivers.
Electric Vehicle (EV) tax credit FAQ
How does the EV tax credit work?
At the federal level, the tax credits for EVs (electric cars, vans, trucks, etc) operates as money back at the end of the fiscal year you purchased or leased your vehicles based on a number of factors.
The awarded credit is up to $7,500 per vehicle, but how much you may get back will depend on the your annual income, whether you are filing with someone else like a spouse, and what electric vehicle you purchased.
For example, if you purchased a Ford Mustang Mach-E and owed $3,500 in income tax this year, then that is the federal tax credit you would receive. If you owed $10,000 in federal income tax, then you could qualify for the full $7,500 credit.
It’s important to note that any unused portion of the $7,500 is not available as a refund, nor as a credit for next year’s taxes.
You may also be able to receive money back right away as a point of sale credit, but those terms probably won’t kick in until 2024 at the earliest.
What electric vehicles qualify for tax credits?
As things currently stand, there is a lot up in the air right now. The second list above details all of the electric vehicles that previously qualified before the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act this past August outlining new qualifying terms for automakers.
Some of the electric vehicles still qualify for tax credits if they are purchased and delivered before the end of 2022. Click here to learn more.
What electric vehicles qualify for the new tax credits starting in 2023?
This answer is even less clear than the one above. As previously mentioned, qualifying terms for electric vehicle will become more strict beginning in 2023, and EVs and their battery components must be assembled in North America to qualify.
When the revised tax credit terms kick on January 1, 2023, very few electric vehicles will likely qualify, but as time goes on, more and more automakers will adapt their production strategies to operate within North America and start selling vehicles that qualify.
American companies like Ford and GM should qualify to some extent to begin, but others will follow. We will continually update the list above as we learn more.
Do hybrids qualify for tax credits?
Excellent question. Since traditional hybrid vehicles rely primarily on combustion and do not use a plug to charge, they do not qualify for tax credits at the federal level. Credits apply to plug-in electric vehicles which includes plug-in hybrid EVs and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Do used electric cars qualify for federal tax credits?
Soon! Under revised terms in the inflation reduction act. Used EVs will now qualify in addition to new vehicles as previously stated.
Starting January 1, 2023 qualifying used EVs priced below $25,000 can qualify for up to $4,000 in federal tax credits. There are some terms to note however:
– Used vehicle qualifies for tax credit only once in its lifetime.
– Purchaser must be an individual (no businesses) to qualify for the used vehicle credit.
– Purchaser may only claim one used vehicle credit per three years.
– Tax credit is 30% of value of used EV up to $4,000
– Used vehicle must be at least two model years old at time of sale.
– The original use of the vehicle must have occurred with an individual other than the one claiming the used tax credit.
– Used vehicle must be purchased from a dealer.
– Gross income cap of $75k for individuals, $112,500 for head of household and $150k for joint returns.
– Credit may be applied at time of sale by dealer
Are there price caps for electric vehicles to qualify for tax credits?
Right now, no. But starting January 1, 2023, yes.
Under the new terms in the Inflation reduction act, the MSRP of electric vehicle must be $80,000 or less for SUVs, vans, and trucks. MSRPs for all other vehicles must be $55,000 or less.
What are the income limits to qualify for any federal EV tax credits?
Starting January 1, 2023, modified gross income limits will be $150,000 for individuals, $225,000 for head of household, and $300,000 for joint returns. Any reported annual income below these thresholds should qualify you for some level of tax credit, as long as your new purchase is a qualifying electric vehicle.
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Inflation Relief Checks live online updates by state: California, Florida… | Payments, who qualifies & amounts
Welcome to the AS USA live blog on financial payments being sent by states to assist residents as inflation continues to rock the economy.
Last week, California sent out its first batch of payments for the Middle-Class Tax Refund, which will send checks worth up to $1,050 to millions of households across the state. Direct deposit payments will be made first.
Additionally, this week, the Social Security Administration will announce the 2023 Cost-of-living adjustment that will be made to payments in January.
Follow along for more news on the payments being sent in other states, as well as support that may come from the federal level.
Inflation Relief Checks live online updates by state: California, Florida… | Payments, who qualifies & amounts
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Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan: When does it start, who qualifies and how to apply?
It was announced last August that a plan for accessing the student debt forgiveness plan would come in October. This is yet to have happened but CNN reports that the application plan is due out very, very soon, so you should keep switched on to the news or be aware of updates on the Federal Student Aid website as the details will be released there first.
Pell Grant recipients and non-grantees will be able to cut $20,000 and $10,000 in student loan debt, respectively, so long as they make under $125,000 a year (250,000 for married couples). Of those surveyed in a Data for Progress poll in August, 29 percent of students had less than $10,000 in debt, highlighting the large impact President Biden’s decision will have on millions of borrowers.
Read our full coverage for more details on President Biden’s plan to cancel some student loan debt.
2022 French Grand Prix qualifying report and highlights: Sainz tows Leclerc to first French Grand Prix pole as Verstappen qualifies second
Charles Leclerc took Ferrari’s first pole position at Paul Ricard since 1990, while rival Max Verstappen will join him on the front row for the 2022 French Grand Prix.
With the sun blazing down on the Circuit Paul Ricard, Leclerc topped Q1 ahead of Verstappen while Carlos Sainz, who will start at the back for engine penalties, aced Q2 with a stunning lap.
Q3 saw Leclerc enjoy a tow off Sainz for both his flying laps, the Monegasque improving to a 1m 30.872s to keep Verstappen behind by 0.304s. Sergio Perez finished third, 0.159s off his team mate, while Lewis Hamilton improved to P4 with his final run.
Lando Norris managed to split the Mercedes in P5 for McLaren as he dropped George Russell down to P6.
FP3: Verstappen leads Ferrari duo in final French Grand Prix practice
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1 Charles Leclerc LEC Ferrari |
1:30.872 |
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2 Max Verstappen VER Red Bull Racing |
1:31.176 |
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3 Sergio Perez PER Red Bull Racing |
1:31.335 |
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4 Lewis Hamilton HAM Mercedes |
1:31.765 |
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5 Lando Norris NOR McLaren |
1:32.032 |
Fernando Alonso starts seventh right behind Norris – both Alpine and McLaren level on points ahead of the French GP – while Yuki Tsunoda qualified eighth.
Sainz sacrificed his Q3 to take P9 for Ferrari but, thanks to engine penalties, will start at the back with Kevin Magnussen, who made it to Q3 but didn’t emerge in the session.
Daniel Ricciardo missed out on Q3 by under a tenth of a second in P11, while Esteban Ocon qualified P12 on the road for Alpine at home. Valtteri Bottas finished 13th in qualifying, leaving Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel 14th and Williams’ Alex Albon 15th.
Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll (16th and 17th, respectively) missed out on Q2 by 0.06s, while oversteer for Zhou Guanyu saw him finish 18th for Alfa Romeo. Mick Schumacher’s brief encroachment of track limits dropped him down to 19th and out of Q1, while Nicholas Latifi was 20th.
With penalties for Sainz and Magnussen, of course, those eliminated in Q2 and Q3 will see a bump up the grid for Sunday’s race.
Q1 – Verstappen leaves time on the table as Leclerc sets the early benchmark
With temperature and wind speed rising, it was clear that qualifying would be a mighty challenge for the field in France.
Charles Leclerc took top spot with his first flying lap, leaving Max Verstappen second by 0.164s, and though the Dutchman attempted another lap, he didn’t improve – though his second sector was far superior to Leclerc’s and perhaps an ominous sign…
Carlos Sainz was over half a second back in third, the Scuderia driver to start at the back with engine penalties. Sergio Perez was fourth, 0.627s off top spot for Red Bull, while Lando Norris was the last driver within a second of P1 with fifth for McLaren.
Despite his back-of-grid start for new power unit components, Kevin Magnussen took sixth with his sole run of Q1, beating Alpine’s Fernando Alonso – who enjoyed a solid tow from Verstappen – by 0.063s.
Valtteri Bottas was eighth for Alfa Romeo, leaving Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton ninth and George Russell 10th – both over 1.3s off the pace.
Having missed a chance to run soft tyres in FP3, Sebastian Vettel impressed for Aston Martin in 11th, to leave Alpine’s Esteban Ocon 12th and AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda 13th.
Daniel Ricciardo made it through to Q2 in P14 despite having his second run chalked off for track limits; Alex Albon shrugged off his Turn 8 spin to take P15 for Williams.
In 16th, Pierre Gasly was eliminated in Q1 at home by just 0.06s to Albon, having set exactly the same time as Lance Stroll, the Aston Martin driver frustrated by traffic in P17.
A cruel snap of oversteer heading onto the Mistral Straight saw Zhou Guanyu finish 18th, Mick Schumacher having a lap time deleted to send him from P11 to P19 and out of Q1 – with Nicholas Latifi last and 20th.
Knocked out: Gasly, Stroll, Zhou, Schumacher, Latifi
Q2 – Defiant Sainz goes for glory with stunning lap
Sainz put on a show with his first run, setting a time of 1m 31.081s to keep Verstappen at bay by a staggering margin of 0.909s. Perez was a preliminary third, just 0.130s behind his team mate, while Leclerc was another half-second behind in P4. As for Mercedes, neither Russell nor Hamilton was happy with their opening effort, in 12th and ninth respectively.
Leclerc improved to within 0.135s of Sainz on his second run, leaving Verstappen third and Perez fourth – only the Mexican coming out for a second run but failing to improve – as Hamilton ended out rounding out the top five.
Alonso split the Mercedes, just 0.002s ahead of seventh-placed Russell, while Magnussen made it to P8 for Haas. Norris took ninth and Tsunoda made it to Q3 for the first time since Baku in P10 – Ricciardo missing out by under a tenth of a second.
Ocon couldn’t make it to Q3, finishing 12th ahead of Bottas, while Vettel and Albon were over two seconds off the pace in 14th and 15th respectively.
With Sainz starting at the back, all eyes will be on the swift Spaniard’s progress on Sunday; Magnussen’s rapid run in Q2 will be cause for excitement too.
Both the Haas and the Ferrari had a chance to upset their rivals in Q3, too…
Knocked out: Ricciardo, Ocon, Bottas, Vettel, Albon
Q3 – Ferrari team up for first Paul Ricard pole since 1990
Ferrari’s gameplan for Q3 was clear; they emerged in sequence for Sainz to tow Leclerc through the circuit’s long straights, the Monegasque driver setting a provisional pole lap of 1m 31.209s. Verstappen was just 0.008s off – but he hadn’t enjoyed a tow on his go.
Perez was a provisional third, 0.431s off in P3, while the Mercedes were on course for P4 and P5 with Russell ahead of Hamilton – both on used tyres for their first runs.
The customary lull gave fans time to fan themselves in the unrelenting heat with Perez breaking the silence to lead a train of cars out for the final runs. Ferrari continued their team game, Sainz to give Leclerc a tow for the second run; Verstappen emerged behind Leclerc, not Perez, for his second attempt at pole.
Leclerc had the edge and turned it into a gulf, improving to 1m 30.872s – thanking his team mate Sainz over the radio – and keeping Verstappen behind by 0.304s, despite the Dutchman improving. Perez also improved but ended up 0.159s off his team mate as he prepares to start on the second row.
Hamilton equipped a new set of softs and improved to P4, though he ended up over four-tenths off Perez, while McLaren’s Norris managed fifth to split the Mercedes drivers as Russell ended up sixth. Alonso, in P7, starts behind Norris on Sunday, his Alpine squad equal with McLaren on points currently, while Tsunoda managed P8 for AlphaTauri.
Sainz’s sacrifice saw him end up ninth in Q3 but he gears up for a recovery mission on Sunday alongside Magnussen – who didn’t attempt a lap in Q3. Going tete-a-tete tomorrow from the front row will therefore be Leclerc and Verstappen.
2022 French GP Qualifying: Leclerc beats championship rival Verstappen to pole position
Key quote
“It was a great lap. I’ve struggled all weekend to put a lap together and I managed to put it, but I have to say that I also had the help of Carlos and that was amazing teamwork because without Carlos it would have been much more close, so huge thanks to Carlos and I hope that he can join us back in the fight for the win tomorrow” – Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
What’s next
The French Grand Prix kicks off at 1500 local time – which is 1300 UTC – with Leclerc and Verstappen once again set to duke it out from the front row, while Sainz will look to climb back through the field in the 53-lap encounter.
USWNT qualifies for 2024 Olympics, and quashes some concern, with a vengeance
The U.S. women’s national team retained its regional title and qualified for the 2024 Olympics on a Monday night that began with unease.
The Tokyo Olympics had spawned it. The past two weeks in Monterrey, Mexico, at the CONCACAF W Championship, had aggravated it. The USWNT, by its own coach’s admission, remained a work in progress. “If you ask me if we’re ready to go into a competitive World Cup tomorrow,” Vlatko Andonovski said last week, “we’re probably not ready for it.”
But in Monday’s final, the U.S. women offered reminders of unmistakable truths.
They are still the most talented team in North and Central America, and perhaps in the world.
They have, somehow, passed title-winning DNA down from generation to generation, including this one.
They are an unfinished product, but still a fearsome one.
They beat Canada 1-0 on an Alex Morgan penalty, and the scoreline undersold their dominance. Mallory Pugh could have scored as well; Sophia Smith should have. Throughout 90 tense minutes, shots sailed just wide of posts, and balls stopped mere feet short of goal lines. The near-misses spanned the entire first half, and got increasingly agonizing after halftime.
The breakthrough finally arrived after 77 minutes. Rose Lavelle, galloping into the penalty box, was clipped from behind. Morgan converted from the spot with confidence.
But it had been coming all night, ever since Pugh slapped a half-volley toward goal from a sharp angle in the very first minute. It had been coming since Sofia Huerta began fizzing in crosses from the right, and Lindsey Horan began bossing the midfield.
It didn’t quite come when the U.S. concocted a near-perfect counterattack, or when Smith rounded Canada’s valiant goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan. But throughout the night, the USWNT’s quality rose to the surface. They created more than three Expected Goals worth of chances to Canada’s 0.5.
Whereas preliminary rounds and Thursday’s semifinal brought results but not convincing performances, Monday delivered both and more: a vindicated, celebratory postgame huddle; some revenge for Tokyo 2020 heartbreak; and a trophy lift beneath confetti.
For all the talk of the world catching up, of tactical shortcomings and incomplete evolutions, of incoherence, the U.S. remains the queen of North and Central America. It has not lost a game or even conceded a goal at a continental competition since 2010. Its youth teams hold the U-17 and U-20 regional titles, and have for a while.
There is still work to do, plenty of work to do, between now and next summer’s World Cup. An evolutionary process that typically starts post-Olympics began a year too late. The next generation, a supremely skilled one, has not been battle-tested or fully integrated with the old guard. Injuries, including a devastating one to rising star Catarina Macario, have complicated everything.
But Monday was a battle, and a test enthusiastically passed. It was World Cup champs against Olympic champs, and it offered emphatic evidence of superiority.
“I was very happy with the gradual improvements [throughout the tournament],” Andonovski said postgame.
He improved as a coach as well. Whereas in-game adjustments in the group stage were slow, on Monday, he turned an early injury stoppage into a quasi-timeout, and made a telling tactical tweak. Canadian winger Nichelle Prince had been been twisting and turning Huerta inside and out down the U.S. right. Andonovski, gesturing frantically during the stoppage, called on Smith and the right-sided central midfielder to double down on Prince, who stayed quiet for an hour thereafter.
This title, though, was largely about individual quality. It was about Morgan, after an eight-month USWNT hiatus, turning in a golden-ball performance. It was about Smith and Pugh dazzling, and Andi Sullivan and Emily Fox stepping in for pregnant veterans. “They’re gonna be here for at least three, maybe four World Cups,” Andonovski said of the youngsters, and then he smiled. “So, get used to them.”
The title, the USWNT’s ninth in CONCACAF, also qualified the Americans for Paris 2024, but Andonovski forgot about that until almost an hour after the final whistle. His and the players’ focus has been, and is, on the 2023 World Cup, which begins a year from Wednesday. This qualifying tournament was part of the slow, at times painful build toward 2023. And the USWNT’s progress, in the end, was satisfactory.
“As a coaching staff, we’re celebrating a lot of things, because we think this is just the beginning of what we are going to see in the next 9-12 months,” Andonovski said.
Immediately after admitting last week that his team wouldn’t be ready for a World Cup “tomorrow,” he continued: “But are we going to be ready in a year? Absolutely.”
U.S. men’s soccer qualifies for Olympics for 1st time since 2008
U.S. men’s soccer is back in the World Cup, and now it’s back in the Olympics.
The United States men punched their ticket to the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Friday with a 3-0 win over Honduras in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 championship. It is the first time the team has qualified for an Olympics since 2008, when they failed to make it out of group play in Beijing.
The American men got on the board early with a goal by Paxten Aaronson, a midfielder for the Philadelphia Union, in the third minute. They soon piled on two more goals from Alejandro Alvarado and Quinn Sullivan in the first half and never looked back.
The U.S. will play the Dominican Republic in the Under-20 final on Sunday in San Pedro Sula in Honduras.
Qualifying for the Olympics isn’t as big a deal as the World Cup, but it certainly helps reinforce the idea that the U.S. men are finally trending in the right direction.
In past qualifying cycles for the 16-team Olympic field, the U.S. has lost out on spots in mortifying fashion, including an eliminating goal through a goalkeeper’s hands with about a minute left in 2012 and David Ochoa’s infamous howler last year.
There was no such drama this year, and now the team is headed to Paris. Olympic men’s soccer is a different animal than most international competitions, as rosters are limited to players under 23 with each country getting three players over the age maximum.
Madcap Moss qualifies for men’s Money in the Bank ladder match
WWE came into this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown needing to find a seventh and final participant in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match scheduled for tomorrow night (Sat., July 2, 2022) at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The Miz, Ezekiel, Happy Corbin, and Madcap Moss all campaigned to be included, but were then thrown into a battle royal with the six wrestlers who had already qualified — Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Riddle, and Omos.
Corbin ended up winning the battle royal.
There was no word on what that meant for anything, at least not initially.
Then, hilariously enough, despite Corbin winning the battle royal with all the other already announced participants in the match, they booked a Fatal 4-Way for later in the evening. The Miz, Ezekiel, and Madcap Moss, who all got utterly annihilated by Omos in the battle royal, would have another chance.
Incredible!
The match, given the main event spot, featured Corbin setting himself up to win by taking out The Miz and hitting End of Days on Ezekiel but Madcap Moss rushing in at the last minute to throw him out and steal the victory.
The field is now set.
See you tomorrow night!
At Eurovision 2022, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra qualifies for Grand Final in Turin, Italy
The Ukrainian contender was one of 10 acts that qualified for the Grand Final in the first round of semifinals in Turin, Italy, after becoming the most-watched on YouTube among this year’s 40 national entries.
For 27-year-old Psiuk, the song has transformed into a tribute to Ukraine, and the stage into a way to remind people of Russia’s war on his country. “If we win, it will be another opportunity to show Ukraine to the world, to remind people about Ukraine, and to increase morale in the whole country,” he told the BBC.
The frontman rapped in his pink bucket hat on Tuesday as a bandmate played a flute. While some of the lyrics were written before the war, they have taken on “additional meaning,” he told the Associated Press earlier. “Many people started seeing it as their mother, Ukraine, in the meaning of the country.”
Ukrainian has imposed martial law, banning most men age 18 to 60 from leaving the country in anticipation that they may be called to fight, but authorities gave Psiuk and his band permission to travel to compete in Italy.
“The rap, flute loop, the bucket hat, the break dancing, the sparkly waistcoat. We will never be as cool as Kalush Orchestra,” Eurovision tweeted Tuesday after the performance.
If the group — which mixes hip-hop with Ukrainian folk dance — wins the Eurovision final Saturday, Ukraine gets the right to host the 2023 contest. The annual competition was first held in 1956, and while its organizers in the European Broadcasting Union have billed it as a “nonpolitical” event, it has often reflected the political dynamics of its time.
In fact, the band replaced Ukraine’s original act, Alina Pash, earlier this year because of a probe into a visit Pash made in 2015 to Crimea, the peninsula that Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014. And after the Kremlin launched its war on Ukraine, Russia was banned from this year’s contest.
In 2016, the Ukrainian entry by Crimean Tatar singer Jamala scored Ukraine its second Eurovision win. When the contest was held the next year in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, Russia was barred from joining.
Armenia and Georgia were among the contenders to pull out in past years over tensions with other countries, while bearded Austrian drag queen Conchita Wurst’s victory in 2014 sparked debate about LGBTQ rights.
Annabelle Chapman contributed to this report.
USMNT qualifies for World Cup: Don’t let the loss to Costa Rica fool you, the future is bright for USA soccer
July 1, 2014 was the last time anybody saw the United States men’s national team at a FIFA World Cup. It was a 2-1 defeat to Belgium in extra time in the round of 16 — you know the one. Almost eight years later the Chris Wondolowski miss and those 14 Tim Howard saves are still fresh. That defeat still stings. now the biggest stage in all of sports will once again include the red, white and blue, and with it will come the highest expectations this team has ever seen.
Wednesday night in San Jose, Costa Rica saw this young USMNT book their ticket to Qatar, though it came following a poor 2-0 loss where the team was inconsistent and struggled with the physicality of their opponent. It was more anticlimactic than it was electrifying, it will raise silly questions due to the poor taste left in the mouths of players and fans, but let’s remember — kids make mistakes. Young teams, at times, simply do not execute, especially on the road. They might not have followed instructions to a T, they at times were a step slow, but there were some encouraging moments early on. And as always, on the road in Concacaf is like nothing else in the sport.
The moment of qualification came after what’s been a wild qualifying cycle for the U.S., one where depth was tested big time due to a COVID-impacted schedule that was more congested than it was kind, and it is one that manager Gregg Berhalter has handled well. From Weston McKennie being sent home early for off-the-field issues to trying to figure out how to deal with all of the injuries, it’s been far from perfect. But, on the contrary, it has shown that the USMNT, in large part, is back.
Across 14 matches, only two players, Antonee Robinson and Tyler Adams played more than 1000 minutes. Only two more, the center back duo of Miles Robinson and Walker Zimmerman played more than 800. So accomplishing this task was a true team effort, it took a next man up mentality and a player pool committed to stepping up and meeting the moment,
“It’s definitely been a roller coaster,” Christian Pulisic told CBS Sports after the match. “It’s never easy to come down and play in these Concacaf countries. We know that. We battled through most of it, and at the end of the day we are in the top three and we are going to the World Cup. We should be proud.”
Through the ups and downs, through the good results and bad, this team has once again found its footing under Berhalter and accomplished what they set out to do. Really qualification in 2022 is a continuation of a 2021 year which was really the time when this generation of players came into their own. That summer they won not only the Nations League but also the Gold Cup. And now 2022 is their chance to show the world that America’s boys can play, too. They’ve earned that right, through 14 grueling matches and 1260 minutes when qualification wasn’t assured, when play wasn’t always pretty, but where there was a heart and determination that inspired fans who were offended by what they saw not too long ago.
Don’t let this match fool you — this team has been more good than bad, and they’ve been much better than what we saw during the 2018 cycle. Never has the USMNT had this much talent, and never has a team this young worn these colors and pulled off what they did. They won half of their matches, they conceded just 10 goals in 14 games, and they averaged 1.7 points per game after getting just 1.2 in the 2018 cycle. And, maybe most importantly, this was the youngest USMNT in qualifying history — 23 years, 302 days old on average, and they did what the squad last cycle could not.
The fan base has been scarred by what took place back in 2017. On this night, the healing starts with a future that hasn’t been brighter.
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