{"id":1832,"date":"2023-01-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.damon.com\/?p=1832"},"modified":"2023-01-27T08:08:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T16:08:53","slug":"electric-motorcycle-incentives-grants-guide-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/damon.com\/blog\/electric-motorcycle-incentives-grants-guide-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Electric Motorcycle Incentives and Grants [USA Edition]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many benefits to owning an electric motorcycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peak performance, saving the planet, and of course, looking really fly. Although, what about the cost? There\u2019s a perception that electric vehicles are expensive to own and, as a result, there\u2019s a reluctance from some riders to switch from gas motorcycles to electric motorcycles<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s not as black and white as you may think. Electric motorcycles help you avoid the ongoing costs involved in owning a gas motorcycle, such as gas, routine maintenance, motorcycle consumables, and so on. Furthermore, there are also a growing number of government schemes for electric vehicles – including electric motorcycles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, we\u2019ve put together this complete guide to electric motorcycle grants and incentives you can apply for in the USA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First off, an update on the federal tax credit for electric motorcycles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Damon HyperSport Premier, HS, SX and SE<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Latest on the Federal Tax Credit for Electric Motorcycles in 2023? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Inflation Reduction Act 2022 was signed into law on August 16th<\/sup>, 2022. This act removes the now-expired federal electric motorcycle tax credit, which would have allowed riders to apply for up to $7,500 in tax credit. The act – which also doesn\u2019t include electric bikes \u2013 is vastly different from the former Build Back Better Act, which was previously passed by the US House of Representatives in November 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this is a blow for riders, it\u2019s unlikely to be the last update on a federal electric motorcycle tax credit this year. In fact, Jacqueline Petersen, Vice President of Communication for the Motorcycle Industry Council, is exploring other options for the end of the year: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe MIC GRO is continuing to work with the tax committees to explore other options, potentially including an end-of-year tax extenders bill.\u201d <\/p>Jacqueline Petersen, Vice President of Communication for the Motorcycle Industry Council<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll update this blog as soon as there are any updates. Watch this space! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Key Takeaways From the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s some additional information on how other zero-emission vehicles and EV manufacturers are affected by the new act: <\/p>\n\n\n\n