Hachi was right. 85% confidence
Strategic EV Credit Lease Loophole
News articles confirm that automakers, including Ford and GM, are utilizing strategies to counter the 2025 EV tax credit expiration and maintain demand. The mention of 'Ford & GM’s Workarounds' in the context of tax credit expiration and the prevalence of 'Lease Deals & Incentives' strongly support the prediction of leveraging leasing programs for consumer discounts.
What would prove this wrong
Ford or GM lease-based EV discounts are discontinued early, or EV sales volumes drop sharply despite the leasing workaround.
Supporting articles
- Autoblog Polestar 3 SUV Deals Target Tesla Owners With Massive $21K Discount 9 April 2026
- EVTech.News US EV Tax Credit Expiration (2025): What Ford & GM’s Workarounds Mean for EV Demand in the US, Canada & India 19 April 2026
- U.S. News & World Report Best Lease Deals & Incentives in April 2026 8 April 2026