Browsing: Politics
The Politics category on EVMagz covers the political and regulatory decisions shaping the future of electric mobility worldwide. From emissions mandates and government incentives to trade disputes and industrial policy, this section tracks how policymakers and public institutions influence the direction of the EV industry.
Readers can explore in-depth coverage of EV subsidies, taxation changes, emissions regulations, infrastructure funding, import tariffs, industrial strategies, climate legislation, and political developments affecting automakers, suppliers, and consumers across global markets. The category also examines the broader geopolitical and economic implications of transportation electrification.
Whether you are an industry professional, policymaker, investor, or EV enthusiast, the Politics category delivers timely analysis and expert reporting on the policy decisions driving the global electric vehicle transition.
Serbia’s Ministry of the Environment has suspended subsidies for the purchase of new electric cars and two-wheelers after the current…
The United Kingdom has expanded its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme to include 17 eligible electric vehicle (EV) models, as…
The Trump administration has released new guidelines for states to distribute $5 billion in federal funding for electric vehicle charging…
Australia may introduce a road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) as federal and state governments consider ways to offset declining…
Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, has called on the United States to promptly implement tariff reductions agreed under a…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $21 million in funding to support pilot projects that expand access to shared…
Italy plans to launch a new €600 million incentive programme for electric vehicles as early as September, targeting the purchase…
Brazil to Raise Import Duties on Disassembled EVs and Hybrids 18 Months Ahead of Schedule
By Jackson Han
Brazil’s foreign trade committee, Gecex-Camex, said it will implement a 35% import duty on disassembled electric and hybrid vehicles 18…
Germany will implement a new regulation, the Road Traffic Remote Control Ordinance (StVFernLV), on December 1, 2025, establishing the first…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South…
Thailand has revised its electric vehicle (EV) incentive policy to allow carmakers greater flexibility in meeting local production requirements, aiming…
European automakers are grappling with renewed pressure after a partial easing of U.S. tariffs under a deal struck between President…
The UK government has announced an additional £30 million investment to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, backing clean…
Stellantis may be excluded from the UK’s newly announced Electric Car Grant (ECG) due to concerns about the carbon intensity…
The European Union and the United States have reached a trade agreement that will see a 15% base tariff applied…
The U.S. Congress is moving forward with legislation designed to support the deployment of autonomous driving systems in commercial vehicles,…
Beijing Expands Ban on Gasoline Cars in Ride-Hailing Sector as China Pushes EV Adoption
By Jackson Han
China is reinforcing its commitment to electrification in the transport sector, with Beijing becoming the latest major city to ban…
U.S. states have built just 384 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at 68 locations across 16 states as of April…
India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has earmarked ₹5 billion (approximately €50 million) to subsidise electric trucks under the recently…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday criticised a reported draft European Union proposal that would require large companies and car…