Here Are the Top Five Electric Vehicle Advantages EV Advocates List That Justify Ending EV Price Supports and EV Tax Incentives

Now in their 29th year of the modern age of EVs, electric vehicles have grown up and gotten a lot better. Each day, EV advocacy publications, government officials, and the pro-EV fans that create their content barrage us with reasons why EVs are the cat’s meow. With 2025 being a pivotal year for electric vehicle adoption, we pulled together this updated list of reasons EV advocates list as to why these great vehicles should no longer require special treatment in the marketplace, such as income tax EV credits. 

#1 There Are Now Ample Public Charging Locations -  Source, California Governor Newsom
California has always led the way with battery-only vehicles. One great example of this leadership is just how great the public EV charging infrastructure is. Here’s what California’s Governor says about how great the charging infrastructure is in the Golden State:

In a significant milestone for the state, California now has 48% more public and shared private EV chargers than the number of gasoline nozzles. The California Energy Commission (CEC) estimates there are about 120,000 gas nozzles in the state, compared to 178,000 public and shared private chargers.

#2 EVs Charge As Fast As Gas-Powers Can Fuel Up - Source Electek
Not only are there more chargers than gas pumps, but EV advocates are pleased to report that they are now super fast to use. Here’s a good example of a story pretty much every EV advocacy outlet published a story on this month. Electrek says:

BYD has developed and delivered platform architecture that is the best in the world on paper and has proven that it is possible to deliver charging speeds that are on par with a trip to the gas station.

With charging in public no longer an issue, one of the largest obstacles to EV adoption is now eliminated. 

#3 EVs Now Cost Less Than Gas-Powered Cars - Source Forbes
One of the very best arguments for ending EV price supports is that they are simply no longer needed to lure new vehicle shoppers. Here’s what Forbes said about the price parity of gas-powered cars to EVs: Electric Cars Cheaper Than Gas Counterparts. If the EVs are cheaper, then obviously, they don’t need to be supported with new vehicle price subsidies, right?

#4 EVs Offer A Much Lower Cost of Ownership Than Gas Cars - Source Forbes
Just so there is no confusion on the matter, Forbes also published a story detailing but how inexpensive it is to own an EV. Check out its story titled Electric Vehicles Cost Less Than Half As Much To Drive. If EVs cost half what gas cars do to own, then obviously, we don't need to support them with low-priced lease offers and government price subsidies, right?

#5 EVs Drive Better Than Gas-Powered Cars - Source: DriveClean.CA.Gov
The last of our five reasons that EVs no longer need price supports is that they are more fun to drive than gas cars. Here’s what DriveClean.CA.GOV says about EVs:

Simply stated, electric cars are fun to drive–with quick acceleration and enviable performance. Unlike gas-powered cars, electric motors produce peak torque from a standstill, without the buildup gasoline engines require to reach maximum power. Electric cars also have great handling. With the battery pack positioned in the center of most electric cars, it lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity, providing superior weight distribution and stability, and improved cornering that minimizes rollover risk.

Just for clarity, your author has been testing and reporting on EVs for more than a decade. My own observations and opinions don't line up well with these industry experts’. But that’s OK. I must be wrong. What I can say is that if these five different sources of EV facts are all correct, and not stretching the truth, fibbing, or just plain wrong, it seems very logical to conclude that EVs no longer need ZEV credits, consumer facing tax incentives, low APRs, cash on the dash, and give-away lease deals. After all, the best product with the best ownership experience should demand top dollar in the marketplace.

Tell us if you agree with the experts in the comments section below, and feel free to offer your opinion on EV price supports as well. 
 

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