TechCrunch Mobility: A new speed bump for EV owners and Waymo’s robotaxi fleet surpasses 2,000

The latest edition of TechCrunch Mobility highlights growing challenges and shifts in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market as the federal $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases is set to expire. A recent subscriber poll revealed that about 60% of respondents expect a sharp decline in EV sales over the next two quarters post-expiration. While some automakers might temporarily offset this loss through other price reductions, factors like tariffs are expected to further squeeze profit margins. Additionally, the transition to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is creating new complications for EV owners, who may need multiple charging adapters (dongles) to access different charging networks. For example, GM has introduced several adapters to improve charging flexibility, but this comes at the cost of added complexity for consumers, especially households with multiple EVs. The newsletter also shares insider updates from the EV industry. Lucid Motors continues its search for a permanent CEO after Peter Rawlinson’s sudden departure six months ago, with interim CEO