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Study: Most of the Commonwealth’s EV Rebates Had No Effect on Buyers’ Choices

Surveys of program participants found that more than half of rebate recipients were "free riders" - car buyers who would have chosen an electric car with or without the state's cash, but took the money anyhow.

Christian MilNeil

May 5, 2022

Study: Most of the Commonwealth’s EV Rebates Had No Effect on Buyers’ Choices