California’s Economy & Critical Public Services
Did you know? New car sales generate over $13 billion per year in state and local tax revenue.
And those dollars directly support:
✔ Fire departments & law enforcement
✔ Schools & education
✔ Public safety & first responders
✔ Roads, highways & transportation infrastructure
✔ Parks and other essential community services
Fewer Options, Bigger Costs:
How the Mandate Impacts Consumers
Think hybrids count toward the mandate?
They dont… Despite their popularity, traditional hybrids don’t count because they aren’t classified as zero-emission. Even as more consumers choose hybrids for their affordability and lower emissions, automakers can’t use those sales to meet the mandate.
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What happens if manufacturers can’t meet the targets?
They face fines of $20,000+ per noncompliant vehicle or, more likely, will choose to ship fewer gas-powered cars to California altogether.
That means:
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Higher prices on both EVs and gas-powered vehicles.
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Consumers with fewer choices—especially those who rely on affordable cars for work, long commutes, or large families.
Fewer Options, Bigger Costs:
How the Mandate Impacts Consumers
A rushed mandate disproportionately affects lower-income Californians who don’t have access to home charging, can’t afford an EV, and now face a shrinking pool of affordable vehicle options.
The Climate Impact:
Will This Plan Backfire?
California’s mandates aim to reduce emissions, but ironically, they could stall progress and lead to more pollution instead.
If consumers aren’t ready or able to transition to a zero emission vehicle, they’ll keep driving older, less efficient gas-powered vehicles for longer.
Manufacturers face a brutal choice: pay steep fines or reduce the number of new cars they ship to California. That means a slower shift to cleaner transportation.
To truly cut emissions, California needs a plan that ensures affordable options, reliable charging, and a realistic path for consumers to make the switch.
The Charging Infrastructure Gap
California needs 1.2 million public chargers by 2035. Right now, there are only 150,000.
Even with billions in state funding, California is adding just over 4,000 chargers per year. At this rate, the state will fall hundreds of thousands of chargers short of its 1 million charger goal, creating a major roadblock for EV adoption.
Without widespread public charging, millions of Californians—especially renters and those in multi-unit housing—will be left behind.
WHAT HAPPENS IF NEW CAR SHIPMENTS TO CALIFORNIA SLOW OR STOP?
The consequences are bigger than most people realize:
Billions in lost tax revenue, draining funding for schools, emergency responders, and other essential public services.
Fewer cars, fewer choices, and higher prices, making it harder for Californians to find an affordable and reliable vehicle.
More people buying out of state or keeping older, less efficient cars, shifting tax dollars away from local communities and increasing emissions.
