Gov. Gavin Newsom said California would fill the void for residents if the Trump administration killed a $7,500 E.V. tax credit.

The Democratic governor has positioned the state as a Trump antagonist.

California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit

Carmakers won't reverse their $160 billion investment in vehicles that don't use fossil fuels, while EV startup Rivian gets financing for a Georgia factory.

California plans to offer rebates for electric vehicles if President-elect Donald Trump eliminates a $7,500 federal tax credit for the cars. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the rebates would be funded by companies and plants that pay for credits to emit greenhouse gases.

California is prepared to offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration scuttles the federal EV tax credit, the governor said.