The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit the Biden administration introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game-changer for American drivers seeking affordable entry into the clean energy revolution.

California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Gov.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said California would fill the void for residents if the Trump administration killed a $7,500 E.V. tax credit.

Tesla may stand to gain from the removal, but legacy automakers and emerging EV companies could be left struggling to stay competitive.

While experts agree that President-elect Trump's administration will slow EV purchases in the U.S., how policies and market forces play out aren't clear.

As President-elect Donald Trump eyes eliminating federal EV tax credits, California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a $7,500 state rebate to protect clean transportation efforts and keep zero-emissions vehicles