 California Fuels EV and PHEV Growth

Increase in EV Sales in California: The increase in EV sales in California and the industry as a whole is slowing down a bit, but it's still breaking records.

Americans in California bought 29% more electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023 than they did in 2022. That's almost half of all the-

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EVs sold in the U.S. that year, and in California, one out of every four new cars sold is an electric car.

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State and federal rebates: Californians who buy certain electric vehicles can get two government refunds of $3,750 each.

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But these refunds come with some rules, like the car has to be put together in North America with parts from certain countries.

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For full or partial refunds, there are also price caps that depend on the type of car. Rebates Have Limits: The government refund-

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has limits on income between $150,000 and $300,000 to make sure that people who buy luxury items don't get rebates.

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California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, which ran from 2010 to 2023, has been replaced by this government scheme.

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Richer Areas Have More EVs: Richer areas like San Francisco have more EVs because it's-

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easier for people to buy them and have the right facilities to charge them at home.

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Support for Families with Moderate Income: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is focused on programs like the Clean Cars 4 All-

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program, which gives families with moderate incomes money to buy used cars or EVs, to help them switch to electric vehicles.

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Troubles with Charging Infrastructure: Not being able to get to charging sites is one of the biggest problems with EV usage.

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California is putting money into putting chargers in low-income areas so that everyone can afford to own an EV.

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Motivators for EV Adoption: Heavy traffic, high gas prices, and worries about the environment are making more people think about buying-

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electric or hybrid cars. This is especially true in California, where EV owners can use carpool lines as an incentive.

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California Has Been a Leader in EV Adoption: California has been a leader in EV adoption, and other states will look to its example for-

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how to make the switch to electric mobility. Long-term goals must be met by building a stable-

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charging system and making EVs available in places that aren't just wealthy.

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