EV Tax-Credit Plan Draws Ire From Non-Union Toyota, Tesla
- House proposal would give union-made EV cars higher subsidies
- Foreign and non-union automakers say proposal discriminates
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A proposal by U.S. House Democratic lawmakers to give union-made electric vehicles higher subsidies drew criticism from non-unionized automakers, including Toyota Motor Corp., Tesla Inc. and Rivian Automotive Inc.
Under the 10-year proposal unveiled late Friday, union-built EVs will get an additional $4,500 tax incentive, a measure that would favor the three traditional Detroit carmakers -- General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV -- whose factory workers are represented by the United Auto Workers. That sweetener would be on top of a $7,500 base incentive that would be available for EVs.