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GOP moves on EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW EV, and more

2025/2/14
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The GOP introduced two bills aiming to eliminate the $7,500 EV tax credit and impose a $1,000 fee on electric vehicle purchases. These bills, backed by oil-funded senators, present a worst-case scenario for the EV industry if passed, potentially hindering EV adoption in the US.
  • GOP-introduced bills target the EV tax credit and aim to add a $1000 fee to EV purchases.
  • Oil-backed senators are the primary sponsors of these bills.
  • The bills threaten to eliminate incentives for new and used EV purchases and charging stations.
  • The proposed $1000 fee is based on an average gas tax contribution over 10 years, irrespective of actual EV usage.

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In the Electrek Podcast), we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the GOP's move to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW EV, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel).

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