Why Tesla, Musk are Switching Their Positions on EV Tax Credits
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, once argued that the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit of $7,500 should be scrapped. He believed Tesla could succeed without government help and even suggested that all subsidies, including those for oil and gas companies, should be removed. But recently, both Musk and Tesla have taken a different stance. They are now in favor of keeping the tax credits. So, what’s behind this shift? Financial Pressure on Tesla Tesla has hit a rough patch. In 2024, the company experienced a decline in yearly vehicle sales for the first time. During the first quarter…