Tesla may stand to gain from the removal, but legacy automakers and emerging EV companies could be left struggling to stay competitive.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly planning to eliminate the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle purchases as part of a larger tax reform effort.The most recent version of the credit was introduced as part of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to encourage EV adoption and is now in the crosshairs of an energy-focused policy group,

At this point, many buyers are taking advantage of the credits at dealerships when they buy a car. In the past, they had to wait to claim it on their taxes the following year. Now, there’s the option of transferring their credit to the dealer and getting an instant rebate.