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

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,

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.

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, ensuring the affordability of zero-emission vehicles in the nation’s largest EV market.

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