Here’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage.
There has been renewed discussion in U.S. Congress about reforming or scaling back federal EV incentives. Several bills floated in 2024–2025 proposed eliminating the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs, the $4,000 used-EV credit, and reducing or removing incentives for charging infrastructure, with some proposals also adding new fees on EV purchases. These proposals aimed to shift incentives toward broader highway funding and to recalibrate electrification policy, but as of my last update they had not become law. [Sources discussing the proposals and their scope: multiple outlets in 2025 citing Barrasso-led and Fischer-led bills; one explainer notes the combination of tax-credit eliminations and new fees][1][2]
In early 2026, additional coverage highlighted potential safety-focused and consumer-protection measures for EVs, including proposed federal standards and testing requirements, as part of a broader wave of energy and transportation policy reviews. These efforts are separate from, but often discussed alongside, tax-credit policy, reflecting a dual focus on infrastructure readiness and consumer safety. [CBS News and other outlets covered the safety bill angle in January 2026][5][6]
For state-level activity, policy trackers and industry newsletters show ongoing activity across states on EV incentives and charging infrastructure, even as federal debates continue. Atlas EV Hub and Drive Electric examples illustrate that state legislatures frequently propose new or adjusted EV-related incentives, rebates, and infrastructure support. [Atlas EV Hub overview; Drive Electric.gov news page][8][9]
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Two new Senate bills could make electric vehicles significantly more expensive in the U.S. If passed, they would eliminate federal EV incentives and impose a new tax on EV buyers, signaling a major shift in policy. EV Tax Credit on the Chopping Block The first bill, spearheaded by Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), aims to kill the
evhype.comElectric vehicles could soon be in the crosshairs of Congress, with a new bill that would force more rigorous safety standards. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
www.cbsnews.comIn the map above, the darker-shaded states represent a higher number of proposed laws. For all the policy wonks and EV advocates, it’s time for another legislative update. Since our last update in March, we’ve captured a ton of new EV-related bills moving through State legislatures. Here are a few trends that caught our
www.atlasevhub.comShockwaves in the Senate: New Bills Threaten to Overhaul Electric Vehicle Incentives - La Noticia Digital
lanoticiadigital.com.arRead past news about the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, including information on technical assistance, data, and tools to help states with deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
driveelectric.govIs the Trump administration about to make EV ownership more expensive?
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