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ELITE Vehicles Act

3/12/2025, 2:38 AM

Summary of Bill S 541

Bill 119 s 541, also known as the "Clean Vehicles Credit Repeal Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, the bill seeks to repeal the credit for new clean vehicles.

The credit for new clean vehicles is a tax incentive that currently exists to encourage the purchase of environmentally friendly vehicles, such as electric or hybrid cars. This credit provides a financial benefit to individuals who choose to buy these types of vehicles, in an effort to promote cleaner transportation options and reduce emissions.

If passed, Bill 119 s 541 would eliminate this tax credit, meaning that individuals would no longer receive a financial incentive for purchasing new clean vehicles. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these additional purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, the Clean Vehicles Credit Repeal Act represents a significant change to the current tax code and could have implications for the adoption of clean vehicles in the United States. Supporters of the bill may argue that the tax credit is no longer necessary or effective, while opponents may argue that it is an important tool for promoting environmentally friendly transportation options.

Congressional Summary of S 541

Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act or the ELITE Vehicles Act

This bill eliminates federal tax credits for the purchase of certain clean vehicles (generally electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles) and electric vehicle recharging stations.

Specifically, the bill repeals the federal tax credits for

  • the purchase of a qualified used clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $4,000 for the purchase of a previously-owned clean vehicle before 2033),
  • the purchase of a qualified new clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of a new clean vehicle before 2033),
  • the purchase of a qualified commercial clean vehicle (business tax credit of up to $40,000 for the purchase of a commercial clean vehicle before 2033), and
  • alternative fuel vehicle refueling property used to recharge electric vehicles (tax credit of up to $1,000 for individuals or up to $100,000 for businesses for the installation of property before 2033 that is used to recharge electric vehicles).

Current Status of Bill S 541

Bill S 541 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 541 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025.  Bill S 541's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 541

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 541

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 541

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for new clean vehicles, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for new clean vehicles, and for other purposes.

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