General – Subsidies Electric Vehicles — Tax credits and other incentives (2019) The current state of electric vehicle subsidies (2019) Pro —  Electric Vehicles Good Why electric vehicles? UCS electric vehicles Yes, electric cars will be cheaper (2019) Pro — Government Subsidies Good Do electric vehicles need subsidies? (2018). Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are an important pathway for decarbonizing transportation and reducing petroleum dependence. Although one barrier to adoption is the higher purchase price, advocates suggest that fueland maintenance savings can make