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Wow, y’all aren’t exactly bullish on EV sales in the U.S. once the federal tax credit expires. For those wondering what I am referring to: I included a poll in the last edition of TechCrunch Mobility. Yup, only email subscribers get to participate in polls.
The question was: “What’s your prediction for EV sales over the next two quarters after the EV tax credit expires?” And about 60% of you predicted a steep decline.
I don’t totally disagree, although I do think some automakers will try to pass along the $7,500 federal tax credit through other price reductions for at least one quarter. Automakers with fresh EV models slated for late 2025 and 2026 may be better positioned than competitors. However, tariffs are also bound to shrink margins.
Meanwhile, there is another speed bump emerging in the EV industry in the United States as automakers transition over to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard.
Yeah, I’m talking about dongles, aka EV charging adapters.
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