https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/17/thanks-to-government-subsidies-some-new-electric-cars-now-cost-less-than-20000/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:13:27 -0400<![CDATA[This week at the Detroit Auto Show, Nissan announced that the new Leaf S series will start with an MSRP of $28,800, which undercuts the previous least expensive Leaf by $6,400, representing a drop of 18%. Add up the incentives for buyers—$7,500 in federal tax credits, plus a $2,500 rebate in certain states, including California—and drivers can essentially pay “full price” for a Leaf for as little as $18,800.]]>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:55 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/17/thanks-to-government-subsidies-some-new-electric-cars-now-cost-less-than-20000-n99320