Why Elon Musk's Tesla is facing crisis in US EV market? Will Joe Biden administration's tariff put brakes on EVs?

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While other manufacturers are doing well, Tesla, the leading EV producer, is facing issues.
The state of the electric vehicle (EV) market in the United States in 2024 is not completely clear. The total number of EV purchases and rentals is setting new records, despite a minor decline in sales growth, while automakers, rental firms, and dealerships are having difficulty keeping up with the growing inventory of EVs. While other manufacturers are doing well, Tesla, the leading EV producer, is facing issues. Kia makes up for Hyundai's manipulation of measures, though, which has been exposed. Fisker, an electric vehicle startup, filed into bankruptcy, whereas Rivian was able to negotiate a multimillion-dollar contract with Volkswagen, as per the reports of Yahoo News.

Expanding EV infrastructure

With creative solutions like charge-while-you-drive roads, the United States is adding additional EV chargers. However, worries regarding the vehicle's range and the availability of chargers continue, which makes some people prefer plug-ins or hybrids with smaller batteries. EV ownership is also impacted by political polarization, with conservatives opposing foreign EV businesses and liberals avoiding Tesla because of Elon Musk's right-wing views. Biden administration tariffs may restrict the supply of batteries, notwithstanding the surge in e-bike sales.

Differences in definitions make evaluating EVs more difficult for the industry. Battery-powered vehicles, ranging from bicycles to buses, are categorized as EVs. For instance, the top-selling Lectric e-bike is only a little less popular than Tesla's models. To represent its diversity, the simplistic perception of the EV business must change. Opting between a Prius and a Model Y is no longer the only option available; the public isn't completely aware of this transformation, but personal transportation is quickly moving toward electric vehicles.

EV industry success

Success for EVs is measured using a variety of indicators, including income generation, job creation, factory establishment, and geographical distribution. Through initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden administration hopes to electrify the country and ignite a manufacturing renaissance. But the emphasis here is more on larger cars than on other forms of transportation that also require maintenance and compatible chargers. It will take years for the full effects of the push for e-cars to become apparent, giving businesses time to negotiate, construct factories, and launch new models.

The EV industry is dealing with maturity issues, changes in the market, and existential concerns regarding transportation, climate change, and industrial capitalism. Regulation opposition, tax imposition, and network restriction are some of the ways fossil fuel interests and state governments are impeding the integration of electric vehicles.

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