It's a common sight at car dealerships: empty parking spaces, where brand-new electric vehicles were once offered for sale.

"We're seeing a huge spike. There's a lot of excitement, a lot of energy, a lot of momentum," said Josh Boone, Veloz executive director and electric car advocate.

Places like Capital City Honda had dozens of EVs in stock a month ago. Now, there are only five left on the lot.

"Folks are racing to dealerships to take advantage of the federal tax credit before it goes away," Boone said.

Boone said that Sept. 30 is the deadline to cash in on the rebate worth up to $7,500 for a new electric car and $4,000 for a used one.

"We're excited about the momentum continuing," Boone said.

A number of different brands and models are eligible.

"So if you're a truck driver, a so

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