How Republican Policies to Kill EV & Solar Incentives Could Lead to More EV & Solar Sales — With 1 Critical Component - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the recent Republican-led removal of key electric vehicle (EV) and solar subsidies established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which is expected to slow growth in these sectors in the U.S. and cause the country to lag behind Europe and China. Despite this, the author suggests that the phaseout of incentives could paradoxically spur a surge in EV and solar adoption in the short term, as consumers and developers rush to take advantage of remaining tax credits before they expire—such as the solar investment tax credit available through 2025 and the EV $7,500 credit ending September 30. This creates a temporary market boost prior to the subsidy removal. A critical condition for this scenario to ultimately benefit the clean energy transition is that Democrats must regain control of Congress and the White House to reinstate these incentives in the future. The article argues that the temporary removal of subsidies could push automakers and solar developers to reduce costs and become more competitive, preparing the market for a stronger resurgence when