{"id":82726,"date":"2026-07-20T21:52:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=82726"},"modified":"2026-07-20T21:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:52:25","slug":"governor-newsom-announces-continued-growth-in-california-zev-sales-as-trumps-reckless-iran-war-raises-prices-on-americans-nationwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=82726","title":{"rendered":"Governor Newsom announces continued growth in California ZEV sales as Trump\u2019s reckless Iran war raises prices on Americans nationwide"},"content":{"rendered":"

California is building a market that creates good-paying jobs and lowers costs for families\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

What you need to know:\u00a0<\/strong>As gasoline prices skyrocketed in the wake of Trump\u2019s war in Iran, California\u2019s demand for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) grew. ZEV sales increased in the second quarter of 2026, representing 19.1% of new vehicle sales in California, a 3.3-percentage-point\u00a0increase from the first quarter of the year. California remains the nation\u2019s ZEV leader, and next month, the state\u2019s new ZEV instant rebate program will make going electric easier and more affordable.<\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Governor Gavin Newsom \u202ftoday announced that Californians\u00a0purchased 86,857 new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)<\/a>\u00a0in the second quarter of 2026, representing 19.1% of new car sales, the highest quarterly sales share reported for this year. California is proving that a state can lead on affordability and clean air while building a future that is not held hostage by fossil fuels and the price spikes that come with them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile Donald Trump makes Americans pay the bill for his Iran war at the pump, California is giving families the freedom to choose a cheaper way forward by going electric. California\u2019s MyFirstEV instant rebate program is going to put thousands more Californians behind the wheel of a car that can\u2019t be held hostage by greedy oil companies or foreign wars. We built the largest electric car market in America, and we\u2019re not stopping now.\u201d<\/h4>\n

Governor Gavin Newsom<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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As gas prices soar across the country because of Trump\u2019s reckless war in Iran, California remains the nation\u2019s leader in ZEV purchases and infrastructure. No matter what\u2019s happening in Washington, D.C., California remains open for business: a safe, stable, and strong market partner.<\/p>\n

And that momentum is about to get a boost.\u00a0MyFirstEV<\/a>, the instant rebate program established by the legislature and\u00a0signed by Governor Newsom<\/a>, takes effect next month, with\u00a013 automakers<\/a>\u00a0offering instant rebates to first-time ZEV buyers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an exciting time for prospective EV buyers in California,\u201d\u00a0said California Energy Commissioner Nancy Skinner.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThere are many affordable new and used EV models available, and the MyFirstEV program will give thousands of Californians the chance to ditch their increasingly expensive gas vehicles. As California continues to rapidly build out a reliable and publicly available fast charging network, there has never been a better time to go electric.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Nearly 1 in 5 Californians are choosing to go electric because EVs are fun to drive, fast, and cheaper to fuel and maintain,\u201d\u00a0said California Air Resources Board Chair Lauren Sanchez.\u00a0<\/strong>“With the state\u2019s new MyFirstEV program, we’re making it easier for first-time buyers to make the switch. As federal actions threaten decades of progress, California is committed to protecting public health and delivering cleaner air across the state.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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How California\u2019s instant rebate for first-time ZEV buyers will work<\/h2>\n

For California families who have been waiting for the right moment to go electric, that moment is coming later this summer. The MyFirstEV program will deliver $3,500 off the price of a new electric vehicle right at the dealership. California’s $135.5 million state investment is matched dollar-for-dollar by participating automakers, delivering a combined $271 million in total savings to California families at the point of sale.<\/p>\n

Here’s what buyers need to know:<\/p>\n