New York Times Highlights Veloz Campaign and Mike Murphy: EV Headwinds Now, Growth Ahead
A new article by Jack Ewing in The New York Times offers a good overview of the current state of play for electric vehicles in the United States.
While incentives are set to expire and political attacks are escalating, Ewing makes clear that electric vehicles are not going away. Federal policy may be shifting, but the market forces and consumer momentum behind EVs remain strong.
EV Politics CEO Mike Murphy is quoted on how partisan rhetoric affects conservative adoption:
“The bashing does have an effect on Republican consumers,” said Mr. Murphy, who previously worked as a Republican consultant.
Ewing also cites EV Politics research showing that Republican openness to EVs grew when Elon Musk supported Trump, but declined after their public split.
At the same time, advocates are stepping up public education. One leading effort is the Electric For All campaign from Veloz, a nonprofit coalition of automakers, utilities, and charging companies. The campaign features actor Nick Offerman.
Funded with $43.5 million from Electrify America, the campaign is one of the largest nonprofit EV education initiatives ever launched. EVs for All America is proud to be a partner, helping to share practical, accessible information with drivers nationwide.
While federal support may be fading, state-level momentum is building, especially in places like California. New investments in multifamily Level 2 charging infrastructure and targeted purchase and lease incentives are key to expanding access and accelerating adoption.
The politics may be noisy, but the market is still moving. Drivers want better, cheaper, cleaner vehicles, and the EV transition is still gaining ground.