California EV Sales Stagnate, Newsom’s Ban in Jeopardy - American Faith

California EV Sales Stagnate, Newsom’s Ban in Jeopardy - American Faith

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in California have stagnated, casting serious doubt on Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to ban gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Despite generous subsidies and regulatory pressure, EV adoption is slowing as consumers grapple with high costs, limited range, and charging delays. New data from the California Energy Commission shows just 100,671 EVs were registered in the second quarter of 2025—barely higher than the fi…