A series of innovative financial incentives and technological programs are transforming how consumers can purchase and benefit from electric vehicles and trucks. From manufacturer-backed financing deals to state-level infrastructure investments, multiple initiatives are making vehicle ownership more accessible while creating new opportunities for owners to earn money through vehicle-to-grid technology.
Ford is leading the charge with aggressive financing options for its F-150 lineup, offering reduced interest rates even for buyers with lower credit scores [1]. The automaker has partnered with utility company BGE and Sunrun to demonstrate how F-150 Lightning owners can earn incentives by participating in a distributed power plant program [2].
In the luxury EV segment, Lucid is extending the $7,500 EV tax credit for its Gravity SUV due to overwhelming demand [3]. Meanwhile, California is investing heavily in charging infrastructure, with the Energy Commission announcing a $55 million program to expand public EV fast charging stations across the state [4].
In Australia, a groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid charging trial is underway, involving major manufacturers like Hyundai, Zeekr, BYD, and Kia, working with utility provider AGL. This program could allow EV owners to earn money by feeding power back to the grid [5]. Multiple automakers are also offering 0% interest financing deals on new EVs to make electric vehicles more accessible to consumers [6].
- Bad Credit? No Problem: Ford Offers Lower F-150 Interest Rates for Higher-Risk Borrowers
- Ford F-150 Lightning Featured In First-Of-Its-Kind Distributed Power Plant
- Lucid’s (LCID) Gravity SUV has ‘so many orders’ it’s extending the $7,500 EV tax credit
- $55 Million EV Fast Charging Program For California Announced
- Australian EV drivers to get paid thanks to game-changing V2G tech
- Finance a new EV for less: EV deals with 0% interest this September [update]
