The state of California has hit a new milestone in efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reach 100% clean energy by 2045.Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state surpassed 2.5 million new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales, exceeding the original goal of 1.5 million.”California didn’t reach 2.5 million zero-emission vehicles by accident — we invested in this future when others said it was impossible,” Newsom said. “While Washington now cedes the global clean vehicle market to China, California is ensuring American workers and manufacturers can compete and win in the industries that will define this century.”Californians purchased more than 79,000 new ZEVs in the fourth quarter of 2025, and now the state is doubling down on its clean transportation leadership.Newsom proposed a new $200 million incentive program to accelerate ZEV adoption and respond to the loss of the federal ZEV tax credit, which expired on Sept. 30. The Clean Transportation Program Investment Plan allocated $98.5 million in light-duty ZEV infrastructure funding. There are over 200,000 public and shared EV charging stations available statewide.
CALIFORNIA —
The state of California has hit a new milestone in efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reach 100% clean energy by 2045.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state surpassed 2.5 million new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales, exceeding the original goal of 1.5 million.
“California didn’t reach 2.5 million zero-emission vehicles by accident — we invested in this future when others said it was impossible,” Newsom said. “While Washington now cedes the global clean vehicle market to China, California is ensuring American workers and manufacturers can compete and win in the industries that will define this century.”
Californians purchased more than 79,000 new ZEVs in the fourth quarter of 2025, and now the state is doubling down on its clean transportation leadership.
Newsom proposed a new $200 million incentive program to accelerate ZEV adoption and respond to the loss of the federal ZEV tax credit, which expired on Sept. 30.
The Clean Transportation Program Investment Plan allocated $98.5 million in light-duty ZEV infrastructure funding. There are over 200,000 public and shared EV charging stations available statewide.