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The EV sales picture soured in the US after the premature demise of the federal tax credit last September. Things could pick up again, now that President Donald Trump has sent the price of gasoline spiraling upwards here at home and elsewhere around the world. Still, the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is not sitting around waiting for the calls to come in. A new city-funded, $500,000 rebate pot is available to car buyers who opt for full electrification, with individual rebates ranging up to $7,500.00. And then there’s Costco…
EV Sales And The Costco Factor
Before we get to the Ann Arbor plan, let’s take a quick note of the Costco factor. The beloved bulk buyers club has become a leading hub for auto sales of all sorts including electric vehicles, and Ann Arbor happens to be among its many host cities.
A couple of years ago, Costco got in touch to remind us that EV sales are a part of its Costco Auto Program branch. The company does not sell cars itself, but it does provide members with incentives on selected vehicles. In 2024, for example, Costco offered eligible members with a $1,000 to hook up with General Motors’s Chevy Equinox EV, among other vehicles.
