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Elon Musk erupts over California plan that could cut Tesla from EV tax credit [View all]

Source: The Independent

Elon Musk blew up in a post on X after California Gov. Gavin Newsom floated the possibility of providing tax credits for buyers of electric vehicles that might not include Tesla.

“This is insane!” complained Musk, who has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to head a new federal efficiency department to cut waste from the government.

Newsom’s office announced Monday that it plans to relaunch California’s subsidy of up to $7,500 in tax credits for buyers of electric vehicles if Trump cuts the same EV federal tax credit, as he’s expected to do.

California’s potential plan would likely not include Musk’s cars because the program would be aimed at helping carmakers with smaller market shares, both Bloomberg and The New York Times reported. Tesla accounted for 56 percent of new EV sales in California during this year’s third quarter.

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-tesla-california-electric-vehicle-tax-b2654044.html

So let me get this straight..... Musk wants to eliminate federal tax credits for electric vehicles, yet is pitching a hissy fit when Tesla won't qualify for California's tax credits.

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Elon Musk erupts over California plan that could cut Tesla from EV tax credit [View all] groundloop Nov 26 OP

Government efficiency ck4829 Nov 26 #1

This is the kind of kick back we need a whole lot more of! PortTack Nov 26 #2

I love my Governor. onecaliberal Nov 26 #3

I do too! Sadly, mine is DeSatan. nt Phoenix61 Nov 26 #4

I love him too. JPK Nov 27 #38

One must be careful to establish ojective standards that can be applied uniformly Bluetus Nov 26 #17

I love this idea NJCher Nov 26 #21

I have been pitching this to anybody who will listen for the past 10 years Bluetus Nov 26 #23

Your day has come NJCher Nov 26 #26

The old federal EV tax credit worked the same way, Tesla did not qualify. SunSeeker Nov 26 #5

GM was part of that cap problem too. Quanto Magnus Nov 26 #33

I bought a 2019 Volt JPK Nov 27 #40

I hope the blue states decimate Elon until he's screaming in a courtroom louder than Giuliani Native Nov 26 #6

Stupid Musk moved Tesla out of California in a fit of pique. If he stayed he'd get the California credit Bernardo de La Paz Nov 26 #7

for a guy who is NJCher Nov 26 #24

mElon doesn't know much about electric cars or govt operations Bernardo de La Paz Nov 26 #8

Pete trolled Musk and Musk thanked him! LittleGirl Nov 26 #10

A symphony of tiny violins should serenade Elon now.... xocetaceans Nov 26 #9

Ha ha LittleGirl Nov 26 #11

... orangecrush Nov 26 #12

100% "Efficient" government. usonian Nov 26 #13

Poor baby! Elonia is always whining about something! City Lights Nov 26 #14

kick him in the balls, Gavin YoshidaYui Nov 26 #15

Stop Buying EFFING TESLAs!!!!!!!!!!!!! maxrandb Nov 26 #16

I wish I could rec this... orwell Nov 26 #22

Melon wants to Windy Apple Nov 26 #18

The kickback is key to... orwell Nov 26 #19

I'd buy an explosive Chinese EV before a Tesla wolfie001 Nov 26 #20

ANYONE giving money to Tesla or Musk for ANYTHING should be ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES! jvill Nov 26 #25

He wants the credits gone because he wants to hurt his companies competition. cstanleytech Nov 26 #27

Biden Grants Rivian $6.6B Loan to Revive Stalled Georgia EV Factory SupportSanity Nov 26 #28

why's he worried? quakerboy Nov 26 #29

If something pisses musk or any rethuglicon off, THAT bluestarone Nov 26 #30

Enjoy Texas jackass. California bought more Tesla's than every other state, I suspect JohnSJ Nov 26 #31

Who gives a flying F**** what this billionaire says or wants? n/t Jacson6 Nov 26 #32

We shouldn't, but apparently he's the co-president. FoxNewsSucks Nov 27 #49

Reminds me of this all time classic.............. turbinetree Nov 26 #34

If Musk is pissed, it must be a good thing. NEOBuckeye Nov 27 #35

The Nazi union rep Nov 27 #36

What a crybaby! The Madcap Nov 27 #37

Against Government Waste erpowers Nov 27 #39

He wants the credit to go away Lithos Nov 27 #41

So tax credits are only for him? Fuck that ass. Autumn Nov 27 #42

May it give him an aneurism. N/T tonekat Nov 27 #43

Didn't the muskrat move Tesla operations out of California to Texas? kimbutgar Nov 27 #44

Tax credits Ladythatvotesblue Nov 27 #45

Using government to increase competition is a great idea bucolic_frolic Nov 27 #46

Musk vs Newsom wryter2000 Nov 27 #47

You should have though about supporting your California drivers instead of the loser (and you're one of the SWBTATTReg Nov 27 #48