Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

Yes

I believe the world should be less focused around cars and should make things more in walking distance. I want a society where cars aren't a requirement.

I believe electric vehicles are not the best path forward for better environmental and infrastructure-related policy. The USA infrastructure is far too heavily car dependent - especially when compared to certain European countries.
I dislike how in many regions in the U.S. many people essentially are "required" to have a car to get to work or other essential regions in a time-efficient manner. Additionally, having a car - be it gas, electric or hybrid - is often very expensive for upkeep, repairs, insurance and so on; leaving many poor, working-class members of society having…  Read more to use either bikes - where many regions do not have bike lanes; putting bike riders in more danger than otherwise - or have to rely on the currently-existing outdated public transportation system. Some roads do not even have sidewalks for pedestrians.
On top of that - car infrastructure upkeep such as highways, is extremely expensive for the taxpayers Rather, I would prefers significantly more focus on funding better train infrastructure -such as a far more expanded / expansive high-speed railway system - as well as ween our society away from being as extremely car dependent as it currently is.

No this is the government forcing consumers to buy a certain product which is interference in the market

No, electric cars can create just as much and possibly even more waste to the environment based off the manufacturing pollution, and non recyclable materials the cars can be made with.

Yes, but the government should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase domestically-made vehicles regardless of energy source

Forego the need for Cars, phase as many cars out as possible with public transport. Rework Cities and population centres to become more pedestrian and cycle friendly.

They should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase any vehicle (electric, hybrid, or gas-powered) that is made in the United States

Lithium mining and it's batteries are environmentally harmful, compounded by that fact most EV electricity is generated with fossil fuel power plants. The government should invest in researching alternatives such as hydrogen vehicles.

No - but local/state governments should provide incentives for people to purchase electric vehicles (for instance California's use of the carpool lane)

The government should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase or converted and ICE vehicle to any vehicle powered by a renewable resource that lessens environmental impact dring production, and long term usage

Taxpayers who purchase public transportation should have drastically higher subsidies than those who use electric cars. Construction of high-speed rail and public transportation should be encouraged as well.

No, not everyone can afford a brand new vehicle so you are just providing more subsidies for the rich.

Electric vehicles in the current time harm the environment worse than normal vehicles in the production of their parts, so unless this is fixed they should not be incentivized.

No, because electric vehicles cause more pollution in creation, than a gas car could make in its lifetime.

I do not think that shifting to electric vehicles is the answer to pollution and has its own terrible biproducts from the industry

No. Low income and middle income taxpayers are less likely to purchase an electric vehicle because the price is too high. It would be giving a tax break to the rich instead of promoting environmental health.

Governments should pay for a new basic electric vehicle for all who want one until fleets of autonomous vehicles and supporting infrastructure operated as a public utility have been implemented.

If you asked me pre-Elon Musk I would have said yes. I still support it but make it any manufacturer not just Tesla.

We should not be encouraging the purchase of new vehicles period. But when a vehicle no longer works, replacing it with an EV should be incentivized

No, but the government should incentivize manufacturers to produce more EVs, including affordable options.

No, but only providing that subsidies and incentives are already provided to manufacturers. When EVs are more readily available and affordable incentive for purchase would naturally be lower prices.

Yes, and the same for gas or hybrid cars. Owning a car in general should result in being given a tax subsidy.

No, the government should focus on reducing taxes for all citizens instead of providing targeted subsidies

Yes, but instead of subsidies, give them a discount on charging prices to accommodate the lack of charging stations.

No the government should improve public transportation and expand public transportation into surrounding towns and cities

no because electric cars require lithium for their batteries I don't see them as an environmentally better alternative

Yes, but not until they become more popular, for now they should remain with a 5% subsidy that can be rise as EV's are more popular

No, for the sake of combating paycuts, low taxes, low national debt, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.

Find a middle ground so EV car buyers get credits but won't lead to job losses. Possibly transfer auto workers to the EV dealerships.

No, because that would be unfair not all tax players can afford electric vehicles and what if the people who can don't want to but wants provide subsides.

No, because this will lead to a higher unemployment rate, higher taxes, a higher national debt, a poor GDP, poor trade, and a poor supply chain

Also, the government needs to intervene less for the sake of capitalism, weak central government, federalism, and checks and balances

No, carbon emissions should be taxed themselves to discourage their use and to fund better electric alternatives

No, the federal government should focus on building state-owned public transit options and subsidize it with cheap ticket costs.

Yes, the government should consider providing subsidies to taxpayers who purchase electric vehicles (EVs) to promote their adoption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but with careful consideration of equity and effectiveness.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Arguments for Subsidies:
Environmental Benefits:
EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, contributing to cleaner air and combating climate change.
Economic Benefits:
Subsidies can encourage the transition to EVs, potentially boosting the EV industry and creating jobs.
Long-Term Cost Savings:
While EVs have a higher upfront cost,…  Read more they can be cheaper to operate in the long run due to lower fuel and maintenance costs.
Infrastructure Development:
Subsidies can help accelerate the development of EV charging infrastructure, making EVs more accessible.
Arguments Against Subsidies:
Cost to Taxpayers:
Subsidies can be expensive, and the cost may not be borne equally by all taxpayers.
Equity Concerns:
Some argue that subsidies disproportionately benefit wealthier individuals who can afford EVs, while others may not be able to take advantage of them.
Market Distortion:
Subsidies could distort the market and lead to inefficient allocation of resources.
Battery Production Concerns:
Increased demand for EVs could lead to increased demand for battery materials, potentially causing environmental and ethical issues.
Considerations for Effective Subsidies:
Targeted Approach:
Subsidies should be designed to reach the most vulnerable populations and those who would benefit the most from EVs.
Rebate Equity:
Consider rebates for used EVs to make them more accessible to lower-income households.
Performance Metrics:
Subsidies should be tied to specific goals, such as emissions reductions or infrastructure development, and their effectiveness should be regularly evaluated.
"Buy American" Policies:
Subsidies could be structured to incentivize domestic production of EVs and their components, potentially boosting the US economy.
Phased Approach:

No, demand-side subsidies increase consumer purchasing power and increase final prices. Supply-side subsidies to scale manufacturing paired with charging infrastructure should be implemented instead

Yes, as long as those subsidies include used EVs, financing options for the purchase of EVs, and upfront rebates. We should also expand public charging stations to undeserved areas and provide incentives encouraging manufacturers to produce lower-cost EVs.

electric vehicles also get charge and power from somewhere and the source is most likely bad for the environment as well. We also have nowhere to put the batteries after they've been used.

Yes, but scale the subsidy with the person's income level, with larger subsidies for people with lower incomes and progressively smaller subsidies for people with higher incomes.

Electric vehicles are not environmentally friendly when the electricity grid runs on natural gas and other nonrenewable resources.

No. I believe the world should be less focused around cars and should make things more in walking distance. I want a society where cars aren't a requirement.

No, because this would only affect the upper class who have been sustaining environmental issues in the first place

Let the companies behind the EVs improve them and convince them of the benefits over the traditional automobiles. Job opportunities will be created and more people will buy EVs.

No, simply buying an electric vehicle is a cursory response to climate change and represents a larger carbon investment in its production than most ICE vehicles will represent in their entire service lifetime.

yes but higher for those who charge their car with an at home charger that gets power from a renewable source

No, in most cases electric vehicles produce more carbon emissions than gas vehicles since they require so much energy to be charged. The fossil fuels burned to recharge an electric vehicle are much more than the fossil fuels needed to power a gas car. Subsidies should go to taxpayers who purchase electric vehicles and also recharge them via cleaner methods of energy such as solar.

It should depend on the state, as some states produce electric vehicle energy in ways that hurt the environment more than gas powered cars.

No because currently only people with money can afford these things and you have to have a house to charge at your home.

No, electric vehicles are not the solution to the climate crisis. Better public transport infrastructure, green and nuclear energy should be focused on instead.

I don't think people should have to pay more for things they probably wouldn't use, I also know they should be told what they are paying more for

No, not until an electric vehicle is affordable to all wages. If a minimum-wage worker cannot buy it, then it's not fair that wealthier people will get the discount.

No, unless people continue to neglect the effects of climate change when it becomes further noticeable (as if it already isn't noticeable right now).

No, if the government provides sufficient infrastructure to support usage of electric vehicles across every public road system.

no. evs are now common enough to not need a subsidy, should be taxed on equal measure to fossil fuel vehicles.

No, The costs and environmental damage from mass-production of electric vehicles mostly counteract the benefits in terms of carbon emissions.

I believe that people who us electric vehicles should receive special treatment although i do believe people who already use gas vehicles should receive somewhat of a special treatment so that they can covert, - that an incentive to convert

The government should be more interested in funding public transportation and ensure that it is clean, reliable, efficient, and affordable. However, I am not opposed to this policy outright. I just think there are more important things we need to do.

Yes, but the government should do more to eliminate dependence on cars through more robust public transportation

no, thats just giving more breaks to people that already have money, while the guy that cant afford an electric car probably never will.

Yes, but provide more subsidies to support better public transportation infrastructure to eliminate dependence on cars

Yes, but we should be putting more subsidies into public transportation to reduce dependency on personal vehicles

Subsidies should be provided to taxpayers who purchase alternative fuel vehicles that meet or exceed the MPG/Emission goals of the administration

No, but instead provide tax cuts for pollution reduction, including for people who do not own vehicles.

Yes, but for God's sake do not favor Tesla. In fact, Tesla should be banned from all Federal level EV infrastructure policy.

Yes, at least until the number of electric vehicles overtakes the number traditional vehicles on the road.

Not until electric vehicles, and the electricity used to power them, are significantly reduced in price

Yes, and with a focus on creating alternative jobs for the impact to the auto industry and investing in renewable energy sources to compensate for the higher strain on the national electric grid.

Only if the Electric Car is 100 percent proven that its clean air and not using toxic gas like what todays electricity uses. so a Solar car is a good example.

Again, good things in small doses and in this case more so on the tradtional auto industry. There should be a push for at least 40-50% of EV's on the road and in general use as this would cut emissions from vehicles by miles.

all it is a great incentive to buy electric vehicles, i do not think the government should be offering tax credits to those buying electric vehicles. I think the vehicles should be more affordable to begin with. I drive roughly 200 miles a week and would love an electric vehicle to drive vs. paying for gas every 4 days.

Yes, but not for Teslas because they are owned by Elon Musk, who is a *** on the face of this planet.

Yes, and they should provide programs for people to trade gas powered cars for electric vehicles and provide assistance for battery replacement

i think all the eletric cars should be banned we have had diesel and gas cars and trucks for years and its not killing our econnomay itll all be fine yall neeed to chill

Provide strong tax subsidies for electric bicycles, and reduce subsidies for battery-electric automobiles by weight basis

If requested yes, only as needed however the government can offer incentives to those who purchase an electric vehicle

No, over-reliance on electric vehicles may lead to excessive mining of the rare earth minerals needed.

No, electric vehicles use batteries that destroy landfills and leech back into the environment when disposed of. Subsidies for those who take public transport would be better

No, the government should make an overall push towards cleaner energy sourced vehicles as well as renewable energy sources to power them.

Yes, but only until the cost of electric vehicles is equal to the cost of internal combustion engine vehicles

No, electric vehicles are only as sustainable as the power generation system. Increase funding for renewable energy instead

No, electric vehicles damage the environment more in lithium mining than any other source of power on this planet.

Only the rich can afford electric cars so I don't believe not driving a gas powered car is enough of a reason for a grant. MORE IMPORTANTLY, nation wide free public transportation and roadway overhauls should be in place.

Yes but then it would only be fair to give a tax credit to individuals who do not own a car at all, or walk to work/school, ride their bikes, or take public transportation. Our society is incredibly car dependent and we should focus on creating better public transportation and train systems.

Yes, but only after a law prohibiting companies from raising prices on subsidized products without government approval is passed

No, the government should not be able to discriminate based on that and the government should not be able to give subsidies to private entities

Yes, but continue the production of the traditional auto industry and provide subsidies to companies and employees that transition into electric vehicles in these industry. (Hybrids the way to go honestly)

No as they currently are usually not as ghg efficient when looking at the total life cycle and when considering the impact of lithium mining

No, Electric vehicles are also bad for the environment. We should be focusing on public transportation instead.

Yes, provided that they use the subsidies to also install alternative energy for the use of the vehicle.

Yes, but there should be a progressive phasing-out of traditional vehicles to make the transition smoother.

once they are approved to make a positive impact for hybrids this should go as well but once ev becomes better than a higher break for them than hybrid

People who purchase electric vehicles are likely to have a lot of money already, instead, provide subsidies to lower the cost of electric vehicles or take action to reduce the production cost.

No. The infrastructure does not yet exist to support the mass adoption of electric vehicles. Tax electric vehicles at a higher since they do not contribute to gas taxes (which often helps pay for infrastructure improvements), and appropriate these additional taxes to building up the supporting infrastructure needed to support electric vehicles (proper battery disposal, charging stations as ubiquitous gas stations, etc.).

Yes, and electric vehicle purchases should come with installation of a charging station at the taxpayer's home.

Yes, but we should be providing larger tax incentive to individuals/families who don’t own a private vehicle