California’s EV Rebate Scheme Risks Wasting Taxpayer Dollars Without Real Accountability

California's latest attempt to prop up the electric vehicle (EV) market under Governor Gavin Newsom’s $200 million instant rebate proposal may sound like a win for consumers, but a closer look reveals a troubling pattern of government overreach and misplaced priorities. While Washington failed to maintain federal EV incentives amid shifting political winds, Sacramento now proposes a state-specific program that asks automakers to match taxpayer dollars dollar-for-dollar—yet offers little transparency or protections for the hardworking Californians footing the bill. Who Really Benefits When Auto Giants Match Our Taxes? The plan positions itself as a pivot to stimulate slowed EV sales...