A new POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab poll reveals mixed public sentiment in California over the state’s clean vehicle policies and suggests that Californians don’t want the state to go electric if the cost is too high.

While 64% of voters support state-funded electric vehicle (EV) tax incentives to replace the soon-expiring federal credit, only 46% support California’s plan to phase out gas car sales by 2035, with 47% opposed. The results show a clear partisan divide but also highlight broader concerns about affordability.

Nearly half of respondents said they’d only support new EV incentives if gas prices remain stable or if benefits are targeted to low-income buyers. With 64% reporting fuel costs as a significant burden, the findings suggest California’s clean transportation strategy must balance environmental goals with economic realities.

The poll coincided with CARB’s report to Governor Newsom outlining recommendations to accelerate EVs and counter federal rollbacks. Former CARB Board Member Dan Sperling is quoted in the article, sharing his opinion that the report lacks urgency and detail.

Check out the POLITICO article for more details.