Question 1

Does California require me to buy an EV in 2026?

Accepted Answer

No. ACC II is a manufacturer sales-compliance program, not a personal purchase requirement.

Question 2

Can I still buy a gasoline car in California in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New and used gasoline vehicles remain available for purchase, while the legal enforceability of the ACC II automaker sales requirement remains unsettled because of ongoing litigation.

Question 3

What is California's 35% EV mandate?

Accepted Answer

It is the model-year 2026 ACC II target for automaker sales of qualifying ZEVs and PHEVs. It is not a requirement that 35% of individual Californians buy EVs.

Question 4

Does California's EV mandate ban used gas cars?

Accepted Answer

No. ACC II does not ban ownership or resale of existing gasoline vehicles.

Question 5

What happened to the federal $7,500 EV tax credit?

Accepted Answer

The federal New Clean Vehicle Credit is unavailable for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. This is a federal tax-policy change separate from California's ACC II litigation.

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