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,

Elon Musk's Tesla could be excluded from California EV rebates as Gov. Gavin Newsom gears up for a fight against the Trump administration.

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.

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

California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Gov.

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

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested eliminating the federal tax credit for electric vehicles, and some experts expect a drop in EV sales to follow.

Automakers have moved factories to the U.S. in response to the tax credit, and that’s created tens of thousands of jobs.