Expect a surge in EV purchases as federal tax credits will expire

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Expect a surge in EV purchases as federal tax credits will expire

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Published on Jul 15, 2025, 5:52:59 PM
Total time: 00:49:30

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In March, President Trump signed an executive order to begin shuttering the Department of Education. A lower court forced him to stop the process, but on Monday, the Supreme Court overturned it. 

President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” eliminates federal tax credits for new and used EVs and plug-in hybrids purchased after September 30, 2025. How will this affect consumers and manufacturers?

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.