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Yesterday, California leaders reached an agreement in the state budget to provide new funding for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentives for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. This agreement will reaffirm California’s role as a national leader on clean transportation, as the Trump administration continues attacking policies that help Americans afford cleaner vehicles and cut dependence on volatile gas prices.
The agreement, signed yesterday evening and expected to launch this summer, includes new incentives for light-duty vehicle purchases with an MSRP cap of $50,000 for new vehicles and $25,000 for used vehicles. California-headquartered ZEV manufacturers will be exempt from the MSRP cap.
In response to the signing of the bill, Jakob Evans, Sierra Club California Senior Policy Strategist released the following statement:
“While the Trump administration is making transportation more expensive and less clean for American families, California continues its long-standing leadership on clean transportation. At a time of rising costs and ongoing attacks on clean transportation, California is stepping up to help more drivers have the opportunity to choose affordable, clean alternatives to the gas pump.
