Trump Administration Plans to Reverse Key EV Policies and Subsidies

Incoming administration aims to cut EV tax credits, halt federal EV purchases, and roll back emissions standards, signaling a major shift in U.S. electric vehicle strategy.

The Trump transition team intends to eliminate the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, raising costs for consumers and undermining automaker investments in domestic EV production.
Plans include redirecting funds allocated for EV charging infrastructure to national defense priorities, potentially stalling nationwide charger deployment projects.
The administration seeks to block the federal government and military from purchasing electric vehicles, reversing current policies aimed at reducing fleet emissions.
Proposed tariffs on battery materials, justified under national security concerns, could increase EV production costs and impact global supply chains.
Emissions standards set under the Biden administration are expected to be rolled back, allowing for higher tailpipe emissions and challenging California's ability to enforce stricter regulations.