California EV rebate could return if Trump ends federal program [Video]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s rebate program for zero-emission vehicles might be coming back after it was phased out last year if President-elect Donald Trump and Congress look to repeal the federal tax credit for those who buy new electric vehicles.

The announcement sparked backlash from Elon Musk who believes it would exclude Tesla from the program. The governor’s office told ABC10 that’s not how it will work.

During a press conference in Fresno last week, Governor Gavin Newsom says California drivers are committed to investing in zero-emission vehicles.

“It was 25% of all new car purchases. That wasn’t a mandate, that was just consumer choice,” said Newsom.

Newsom says he will focus on bringing back the state’s ZEV rebate program if the Trump administration and the now Republican-controlled Congress seek to repeal …