US president Donald Trump signs executive order revoking Biden’s 50% EV target, reverse EV policies

According to a report by Reuters, United States president Donald Trump has revoked a 2021 executive order signed by his predecessor Joe Biden that aimed to ensure 50% of all new vehicles in the country were electric by 2030.

In addition to this, the newly minted US president said in an executive order dated January 20, 2025 that he would halt the distribution of unpsent government funds for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from a USD5 billion fund. A waiver for states to adopt zero-emission vehicle rules by 2035 has also been ended, and the ending of EV tax credits is also under consideration.

Next up, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be directed to reconsider rules for stringent emissions rules that would require automakers have 30% to 56% of total sales be made up of EVs by 2032 in order to comply with federal emissions rules – this will be in parallel with rules issued by the Department of Transportation.

Also in his order was a move to repeal a waiver granted to California in December by the EPA allowing the state to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 – this rule has been adopted by 11 other states. Trump has long been against the “EV mandate” and said in his order that promoting true consumer choice was essential for economic growth and innovation. Of course, he also said the opposite while campaigning.

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