Tesla's electric vehicles likely would not qualify for California's new state tax credits under a proposal in the works if President-elect Donald Trump scraps the federal tax credit for EV purchases,

Federal EV tax subsidies may be on the chopping block. However, Governor Gavin Newsom of California has single-handedly solved the problem. Ironically, he also creates a strong argument for discontinuing the long-running federal EV support.

California plans to blunt any GOP efforts to scrap U.S. tax rebates for electric vehicles. But with uncertainty ahead, experts say current savings may not last.