EV Stocks Are Falling Today: What's Going On?

Shares of electric vehicle (EV) stocks, including Rivian Automotive Inc. RIVN and Lucid Group Inc. LCID, are trading lower amid continued weakness following significant policy changes announced by President Donald Trump.

What To Know: The policy shifts involve revoking a 2021 executive order issued by former President Joe Biden, which set a non-binding target for 50% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030.

Trump’s executive order not only eliminates this target but also freezes unspent funds from a $5 billion EV charging infrastructure program. Additionally, the administration plans to reassess emissions regulations requiring automakers to sell between 30% and 56% electric vehicles by 2032 to meet federal standards.

The new policies also raise the possibility of repealing the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV purchases. Furthermore, Trump has expressed intentions to challenge California's waiver, which mandates zero-emission vehicles by 2035 and has been adopted by 11 other states. This could add further uncertainty for EV manufacturers that rely on these mandates to drive adoption.

For Rivian, known for its electric trucks, SUVs and delivery vans, the potential repeal of tax credits and reduced funding for EV infrastructure could dampen demand for its premium-priced vehicles. Lucid, another emerging player in the EV market, faces similar challenges as it contends with reduced government incentives and infrastructure support, critical factors for its growth.

RIVN, LCID Price Actions: Rivian shares were down 4.51% at $12.69 and Lucid shares were down 6.64% at $2.67 at market close Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro.

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