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EVs and Politics: What’s Actually Happening?

If you’ve been anywhere near the EV news cycle lately, you’ve probably heard the buzz (and the backlash) about former President Donald Trump’s latest take on electric vehicles. He’s calling to roll back what he claims is an “EV mandate,” and the whole thing is making waves in the auto industry. But let’s clear something up: there is no actual EV mandate in the U.S. Instead, we have incentives, regulations, and industry goals that are now caught in the crossfire of political posturing.

Wait, What’s the Issue?

Under the Biden administration, the U.S. set ambitious goals to ramp up EV adoption, reduce emissions, and build out a nationwide charging network. Federal tax credits and emissions standards were designed to push automakers toward an electrified future. Trump’s executive order, however, aims to eliminate these incentives and slow down EV expansion, arguing that consumers should have more “freedom of choice” (aka, sticking with gas-powered cars if they want).

Why Should You Care?

If Trump’s plan sticks, it could mean:

Fewer incentives for buying an EV – That sweet $7,500 federal tax credit? It could disappear.
Less funding for EV infrastructure – Less nationwide charging network progress.
A possible slowdown in automakers’ EV goals – While big players like Ford, GM, and Tesla have invested heavily in electrification, less government support could impact long-term strategy.
Increased emissions – Because if fewer people switch to EVs, well… you get the picture.

The Podcast That Breaks It Down

If you want a smart, no-BS take on this, check out the InsideEVs Podcast. The latest episode dives into the Trump-Tesla-EV mandate debate and gives a great POV on what’s actually happening vs. what’s just political noise.

What’s Next?

For now, automakers are still charging ahead (pun intended) with their EV plans, but a political shake-up could change things fast. If you’re thinking about buying an EV, you might want to do it sooner rather than later. And if you care about clean energy and climate action, keep an eye on how this all plays out—it’s about to get interesting.

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