Electric Cars Jack Up Domestic Content — Thanks to Biden Policies - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights that electric vehicle (EV) models for the 2026 model year have shown the largest increases in domestic content—specifically US and Canadian components—largely due to policies implemented during the Biden administration. Key drivers include subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which incentivized the use of domestic parts, and tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and components. General Motors led these gains with models like the Cadillac Lyriq, Optiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Equinox EV showing increases of up to 31 percentage points in North American content. Other EVs such as the Genesis GV70EV and GMC Hummer EV also saw significant domestic content growth, primarily driven by battery production. The Biden administration also enacted substantial subsidies for domestic battery pack and cell production, as well as mineral mining and refining in the US, further boosting the local EV supply chain. However, consumer subsidies for EVs were eliminated by Republicans, removing some incentives for priorit