More than 1,000 Wayland homeowners drive electric or plug-in hybrid cars. And with federal tax credits up to $7,500 set to expire on September 30, now’s the perfect time to join them.
Wayland residents who recently took advantage of the incentives to lease new EVs commented favorably:
“I really enjoy driving my Hyundai Ioniq. Leasing was a great financial choice, and it will save me considerably even if I decide to buy the car,” said Steve Breit.
John Harper praised his Ioniq 5: “It has great all-wheel drive for winter trips, amazing range, and so fun to drive.”
“For the first time, we leased a car to get the best federal EV rebate before September 30,” said Paul Dale.
“This car is so much fun it should be illegal. I get 320 miles per charge in the summer,” Michael Delman said of his Hyundai Ioniq 6.
In addition to the federal credits, Massachusetts offers rebates of $3,500–$6,000 (plus assistance with installing a home charger). Together, these incentives can cut the price of a new EV by as much as $13,500. Leasing is an excellent deal since all models qualify, regardless of manufacturer. For details, check out mor-ev.org. The clock is ticking — federal credits vanish after September 30.
Worried about how far you can go on a charge? Many new EVs now top 300 miles per charge. Popular options include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, 6 or 9; Tesla Model 3, S, or Y; Chevy Blazer EV; Polestar 3; and Rivian models, among others. To explore EVs, check out Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s helpful EV Finder at greenenergyconsumers.org/drivegreen. Charging in town is no problem either. EV charging stations are available at the Wayland Town Building’s back parking lot and at the new Council on Aging in Wayland Town Center.
Tohn is co-chair of Energize Wayland.
