Episode

Japan Will Knock $8,450 Off Your EV, But You'd Better Keep It

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Autoblog News
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Sep 14, 2026
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Summary

Japan's EV subsidy makes the Toyota bZ4X cheaper, but selling early can mean repaying thousands, a restriction with no real U.S. equivalent.