The discussion is regarding the “owner’s choice” financing option. It isn’t a lease.
“While these can be leased, if you are in Texas, owner’s choice is the way to go. It is a purchase that you can either buy at the end with a balloon payment or simply hand it back in after 3 years! There’s no acquisition fee either. This way, you can claim the $2,500 electric vehicle credit from Texas AND the $4,668 federal credit. A total of $7,168 in credits makes the effective price $200 lower per month!”