Ford has cut EV production, laid off workers at EV plants and shifted output back to gasoline models. (Courtesy: Reuters photo)
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Moneycontrol16-12-2025, 12:55

Detroit's Petrol Bet: Short-Term Profit vs. China's EV Dominance (67 chars)

  • US carmakers are returning to petrol vehicles due to easing regulations and slowing EV demand, despite the global shift towards EVs led by China.
  • Policy changes in the US, such as removed fuel-economy penalties and expired EV tax credits, have incentivized a shift back to petrol.
  • American carmakers have incurred significant financial losses from EV divisions, prompting cuts in EV production and a focus on profitable petrol models.
  • China dominates global EV sales, benefiting from scale and faster product cycles, which puts US manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage.
  • Prioritizing short-term petrol profits risks leaving US automakers unable to compete in the long-term global EV market.

Why It Matters: US carmakers' petrol shift risks long-term global EV market irrelevance.

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