Tesla may stand to gain from the removal, but legacy automakers and emerging EV companies could be left struggling to stay competitive.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly planning to eliminate the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle purchases as part of a larger tax reform effort.The most recent version of the credit was introduced as part of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to encourage EV adoption and is now in the crosshairs of an energy-focused policy group,

On the other hand, proponents of ending the tax credit, including some Republican lawmakers, argue that the market should determine the success of EVs without government intervention. This perspective stems from Tesla's established market dominance and ability to produce EVs at a lower cost than many of its rivals.