Why Buy EV? Discover the Benefits of Electric Vehicles

Why Buy an Electric Vehicle in the Tri-Cities Area

McCurley Subaru wishes to explain the virtues and wealth of benefits when choosing the Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV. As a first-of-its-kind model for the Subaru marque, it complies with the overall state of the industry. That is the pressing and concerted effort toward weaning ourselves from fossil fuels for a healthier and preserved environment outside Pasco.

Benefits to EV Ownership

As mentioned, governments federal and state are essentially backing your shopping efforts in EVs and plug-in hybrids no matter the marque. The same is true of certain private businesses such as Starbucks.

To these incentives are cost-savings and advantages that are not applied to your generic fuel-fired vehicle piloted through Richland. The premise is to relegate combustion-engine vehicles to antiquated status.

Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credits

The Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit program offers a tax credit of up to $7,500 when purchasing Subaru Solterra. While certain caveats do apply to vehicles as well as consumers, credits not exhausted in a single tax year are carried over until total depletion. The only seeming pitfall here rests with having to wait for tax relief upon filing a return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

2024 Instant Rebate

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act as of January 2024, the Instant Rebate program delivers an immediate method to save on purchasing an EV. Applied at point-of-sale is upwards of $7,500 instantly discounted on MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price). With restrictions in-place, be sure your dealership takes part in this IRS-backed program.

Other Incentives

Many businesses with a progressive grounding offer onsite parking stalls equipped with charging units. So, while sipping your favored Starbuck coffee, your Subaru Solterra is being charged in quick time. There's even the opportunity of traveling between Seattle and Denver with duly-suited Starbucks locations every 100 miles of interstate traveled back and forth. As well, with EV ownership, HOV carpool-lane access when traveling alone is provided without any penalty levied. Urban parking may also be gratis dependent upon the municipality in-question.

How long does it take to charge an EV?

Generally speaking, it takes about seven- and eight-hours to charge an EV when using a standard electrical outlet at home. Though with installation of a dedicated home-charging unit, charging is quickened as it is when using DC fast charging units while traveling.

How much does it cost to charge an EV?

The prudent and savvy approach to charging Subaru Solterra is to do so during the overnight hours. At that time, utility demand is low as with cost. And without a combustion engine to mind, there's no more need of oil changes and emissions are eliminated.

Do EVs have transmissions?

Subaru Solterra features a one-speed automatic transmission. This works to ensure energy is preserved while earning an emissions-free range of up to 227 miles throughout the Tri-Cities Area. Then divided between city and highway are values of 114 mpge and 94 mpge, respectively.

McCurley Subaru - Test Drive the Subaru Solterra in Pasco, Washington

The best approach to deciding upon an EV is to visit our local Walla Walla-area Subaru dealership. Once onsite, you may test drive the all-electric Subaru Solterra for a well-informed decision made.