Elon Musk said Gavin Newsom's plans come “even though Tesla is the only company who manufactures their EVs in California."

Trump previously vowed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits, which are worth up to $7,500 for new zero-emission vehicles.

The proposed rebate could be designed to leave out Tesla, which is run by. “This is insane,” tweeted the MAGA billionaire and Trump ally, who has called for an end to all government subsidies, following the announcement.

As Elon Musk prepares to wield more power in Washington, the state where he built his fortune is girding for a fight.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Monday the state of California will intervene if President-elect Trump eliminates the electric vehicle tax credit passed under President Biden. “Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong – zero-emission vehicles are here to stay,