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.
46% Yes |
54% No |
46% Yes |
54% No |
See how support for each position on “EV Subsidies” has changed over time for 601 Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, the Government should not provide subsidies. Instead, it should offer tax incentives.
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Our current technology isn’t ready for electric vehicles or an all electric future.
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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.
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No, and heavy restrictions should be brought in to stop the production of dangerous electric cars
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No, they should not incentivize personal electric vehicle ownership and should prioritize building pedestrianized cities.
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No, the only incentive should be not paying taxes on gasoline
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