EVs 2025 — It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times - CleanTechnica

The article "EVs 2025 — It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times" from CleanTechnica reflects on the trajectory of electric vehicles (EVs) through the lens of the classic S curve model of technology adoption. Initially, EVs followed the expected pattern: slow early adoption with high prices, followed by rapid growth as costs decreased and demand surged, supported by strong policy incentives such as the EU's 2035 internal combustion engine phase-out, China's EV incentives, and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This period was marked by optimism about the EV revolution and its potential to dominate the automotive market. However, the article highlights a significant setback beginning in 2024, linked to political shifts in the U.S. and globally. The change in U.S. administration led to a rollback of EV and clean energy initiatives, including freezing funds for EV infrastructure, canceling offshore wind and solar projects, and attacking emissions mandates. This political reversal