Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to revive California's electric vehicle (EV) rebate program if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal $7,500 EV tax credit. The move would position California as a safety net for clean energy consumers,

Newsom says he will focus on bringing back the state's ZEV rebate program if the Trump administration and the now Republican-controlled Congress seek to repeal the $7,500 federal tax credit for people who buy new electric vehicles. California's rebate program was phased out in 2023, but Newsom says drivers continue to buy these vehicles.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal Monday that would implement a state rebate for electric vehicle purchases in response to the incoming presidency of Donald Trump who will likely end the Biden-implemented federal tax credits.