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Why This Matters
California accounts for nearly 30% of all U.S. EV sales and is home to more than 250,000 workers employed in the EV economy. Ford, GM, Rivian, Lucid, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Kia, and Toyota all have critical design, engineering, and R&D operations here. That didn’t happen by accident — and it won’t continue without sustained market support.
How the EV Credit Helps Working Families
- The state’s $200M is matched dollar-for-dollar by automakers, creating $400M or more in total consumer benefit — applied at the point of sale
- Targets first-time EV buyers switching from gas to electric
- Applies only to qualifying new and used electric vehicles under federal price caps
- Federal EV tax credits expired in September 2025, eliminating up to $7,500 per vehicle overnight — this program fills that gap
See California Driving EV Innovation
From research labs to advanced battery technology and vehicle design centers, California workers are helping shape the future of American transportation.
California EV Jobs
Vehicle Design
Designing the next-generation of American electric vehicles.
Charging Infrastructure
Construction and electrical trades installing networks.
Battery R&D and Engineering
Advanced manufacturing and technology careers powering EVs.
Service & Maintenance
High-demand technical careers supporting vehicle owners.
Making EVs Affordable
California families already pay the nation’s highest gas prices. Before the Iran war sent prices past $4 a gallon nationally and past $8 at some Los Angeles stations, average household gas spending was already projected at $2,083 this year. A March 2026 Reuters/Ipsos poll found 55% of Americans say rising gas prices have already hit their household finances, and 87% expect prices to keep climbing. EVs are the exit ramp off this rollercoaster.
Lower Purchase Costs
Targeted credits reduce the upfront price of qualifying vehicles, applied instantly at the dealership.
Fuel Savings
Owning an EV means freedom from gas price volatility entirely. No more stops at the pump.
Reduced Maintenance
Fewer moving parts mean lower long-term maintenance costs.
Cleaner Air
Less emissions mean better local air quality.
Competing with China and Strengthening American Industry
China already manufactures three times as many EVs as the United States, and their government is subsidizing dominance of the global auto market — the industry that will define economic power for the next two decades. Billions have already been invested in U.S. EV manufacturing. Without sustained market signals from California, manufacturers face pressure to scale back domestic investments. The cost of inaction is permanent job loss.
- Keep advanced auto manufacturing and technology in the United States
- Strengthen domestic supply chains for critical components
- Reduce reliance on foreign competitors
- Support long-term American economic strength and innovation
Take Action
Your voice matters. Contact your state legislators and tell them to support the $200M EV incentive program — protecting American auto jobs and helping California families afford cleaner vehicles.
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Together, we can support American auto manufacturing and keep California competitive.
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