Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, which allocated millions to combating climate change and other energy provisions while additionally establishing a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. To qualify for the subsidy 40% of the critical minerals used in electric-vehicle batteries must be sourced in the U.S. EU and South Korean officials argues that the subsidies discriminated against their automotive, renewable-energy, battery and energy-intensive industries. Proponents argue that the tax credits will help combat climate change by encouraging consumers to purchase EVs and stop driving gas powered automobiles. Opponents argue that the tax credits will only hurt domestic battery and EV producers.
47% Yes |
53% No |
47% Yes |
53% No |
See how support for each position on “EV Subsidies” has changed over time for 577 Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Many owners of electric vehicles are richer than the majority, so it would basically be paying rich people to buy expensive cars.
@9LDKLCN3wks3W
No, and heavy restrictions should be brought in to stop the production of dangerous electric cars
@9L5NYBV1mo1MO
No, they should not incentivize personal electric vehicle ownership and should prioritize building pedestrianized cities.
@9L4GGFD1mo1MO
No, the only incentive should be not paying taxes on gasoline
@9KYV9RC1mo1MO
the government should provide subsidies to people with a smaller carbon footprint, purchasing an electric vehicle does not reduce your carbon footprint
@9KTRK672mos2MO
Yes, but it should not be available for luxury vehicles and should be inversely proportional to income
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