Governor Gavin Newsom is promising to continue the electric vehicle rebate program in California, but his new proposal could exclude Tesla through a market share cap.

Excluding Tesla could burnish Newsom’s standing on the left as he renews a clash with Musk, who has become a member of Trump’s inner circle and accepted a role helping the incoming administration

Leaving out Tesla could be a savings for the state. Though Musk has advocated for continued state support, he has also said the company doesn’t need EV rebates. Eliminating the federal $7500 tax credits ”probably actually helps” Tesla in the long term by hurting its competitors, Musk mused in July.

Tesla's electric vehicles likely would not qualify for California's new state tax credits under a proposal in the works if President-elect Donald Trump scraps the federal tax credit for EV purchases,

Trump’s new government efficiency maven said just this summer that all subsidies for electric vehicles should be cut

Governor Gavin Newsom is promising to continue the electric vehicle rebate program in California, but his new proposal could exclude Tesla through a market share cap.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is gearing up for a fight against the incoming Trump administration on electric vehicles. Tesla is on the frontlines.

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,