"Despite federal rebates going away and the Trump administration blasting emissions standards, the market for electric vehicles still has plenty of gas left in its tank, if you'll excuse the expression. The disappearance of the taxpayer-funded rebate does not mean the death of the electric car, said Brian Moody, executive editor of Kelley Blue Book. The market is cooling somewhat in parts of the country where EV ownership is more challenging, he said, due to factors like terrain and charging options."
"That should be evident from the large number of EVs and hybrids that will be on display at the Silicon Valley Auto Show, which starts Friday and runs through Sunday at the Santa Clara Convention Center. A 2026 Jeep Recon electric vehicle is displayed as auto exhibitors set up for the Silicon Valley Auto Show Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)"
"One of the big stars is expected to be the all-electric Jeep Recon EV. Harrison Ford did an ad for that jeep during last year's Super Bowl. But there are also new electric and hybrid offerings from Toyota, Kia and other carmakers. Yes, there are lots of Teslas, too, including the Cybertruck. But when it comes to stylish, it might be hard to beat the late Giorgio Armani, whose signature is on an Armani-styled electric Fiat 500E."
Federal rebates for electric vehicles have been eliminated and national policy has signaled weakened emissions standards, yet consumer interest remains high in Silicon Valley and California. Local terrain and charging infrastructure affect regional EV adoption, leading to cooling in some areas but not in the Bay Area. The Silicon Valley Auto Show displays numerous EVs and hybrids, including the all-electric Jeep Recon, new offerings from Toyota and Kia, many Teslas and niche models like an Armani-styled Fiat 500E. Price variation includes high-priced models and bargains such as the Nissan Leaf under $30,000. Used EV resale values may create future bargains.
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