roguenode
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GetOffYourGas said:More than the number of people making over $100k.
It takes about $55k in annual income to come to a $7500 tax liability.
With all of the other deductions available, I don't come close to paying that much. For example, anyone who owns a house can deduct the interest paid on their mortgage. And then you can deduct more for dependents like a spouse or children.
And if you don't get any of those major deductions, you are left with single people who rent. That is not a great demographic to market a short-range BEV.
I realize you are speaking in generalizations, but without data to draw on, I'll at least submit my anecdotal experience. I make under $100k/yr, am a homeowner, and with deductions still pay over $7500 annually in Federal taxes. I don't know how many others might be in a similar situation, Just pointing out there are Leaf owners outside of your assertion.
On the topic of EV owners not keeping the cars long-term. Sub-par winter range, battery degradation over time, and declining resale value are the reasons why my Leaf ownership will be the shortest of any car I've owned. I'll likely replace it with the Bolt. The model 3 is tempting to wait for, but I'm concerned about cost and timeframe, particularly as LEAF resale values are likely to get even worse once the BOLT is available.