The bill is not finalized yet so you can always write the governors office:
This e-mail is written in regards to the story below:
In Worcester, Patrick unveils electric vehicle rebate program - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - telegram.com
Good Morning Mr. Patrick,
I want to be one of the first to thank you for initiating the EV rebate program. Many other states have enacted similar programs with great success. The rebate program should help bring that success to Massachusetts. For anyone who doubts the initiative, they are not only forgetting about the environmental impact but the economical one as well. Electric vehicles tend to cost more, so there is more sales tax paid; excise tax will also be higher. Over the long term there could also be a stabilization of gasoline costs, by lowering demand.
I have watched the advancement of electric vehicles closely over the past 10 years or so, and truly believe they are the future of the automotive industry. For these cars to be successful, early adopters must take a leap of faith and purchase these vehicles with no reliability history. There is also limited knowledge of if/when the infrastructure will improve going forward. These early adopters are the ones who fund R&D to both improve the reliability of these vehicles and the expansion of the infrastructure.
In 2013 and prior there was a credit for installing charging stations in the home. Based on reading news in the past of Massachusetts joining other states to increase the presence of EV's in the area, I knew a program would be put in place to assist buyers in 2014.
I hope you consider starting the $2,500 rebate program where the home charging tax credit ended, January 1, 2014.
I think there are many like me who were expecting a credit like this in 2014, but thought it would be included when filing our tax returns at year end. As a family already stretching our budget, we would hate to see such a great program for the EV community leave a sour taste in our mouth. We would have a car immediately depreciating $2,500 more than those who bought the car a few weeks later than us, as well as no assistance towards a home charger like those who purchased before us.
I think Massachusetts is making the right decision on promoting electric vehicles and I look forward to seeing more on the road.