Automakers face an ‘EV winter’ in 2026 as sales growth slows
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The coverage treats an “EV winter” as a temporary market chill, mostly blaming politics for getting in the way of progress. That framing skips a simpler possibility: consumers are sending a signal that the product still does not match the price, range, and charging reality being sold to them. Yes, costs may be improving, but the industry is still leaning on **taxpayer-backed demand** and regulatory pressure to move inventory.
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While EV policy is deteriorating, the sector’s economics are improving.
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The coverage treats an “EV winter” as a temporary market chill, mostly blaming politics for getting in the way of progress. That framing skips a simpler possibility: consumers are sending a signal that the product still does not match the price, range, and charging reality being sold to them.
Yes, costs may be improving, but the industry is still leaning on taxpayer-backed demand and regulatory pressure to move inventory. When Washington picks winners, automakers respond to incentives instead of customers, and the result is often overcapacity, brittle supply chains, and a rushed charging buildout that undermines public trust.
A conservative view starts with fairness for working families and rule-of-law stability, not endless rule changes and subsidies. If EVs win, they should win on merit. The principle at stake is market discipline, not optimism dressed up as policy.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.