Gasoline Phaseout News – January 2025
Trump vs. EVs and Cheaper Fuel
President Trump is aiming to halt EV adoption, from cancelling EV tax credits and federal charging investments to revoking states’ rights to enact EV sales requirements.
But even if Trump’s short-sighted efforts succeed in the face of legal and congressional opposition, EV sales will likely continue to rise and gasoline use will continue to drop. US electric vehicle sales have continued to grow each year, hitting 1.3 million last year, which was a 7.3% increase from 2023.

American legacy automakers and federal and state governments have invested too much in EVs to pull back now – $33 billion on EV manufacturing plants, and $90 billion on battery factories. Moreover, as EV sales increase, EVs will likely become more profitable to build than gas cars, which have far more complex engines and transmissions. Tesla saw a 16% profit margin on its cars in 2024 – nearly twice the margin at General Motors.
Further, American automakers must keep making and selling EVs to have a hope of competing with China in global markets, which sold 11 million EVs in 2024 – 40% more than in 2023.
In the face of adversity, one persistent tailwind for EVs is that electricity is a cheaper fuel than gasoline – on average, about half the cost. It is critical to keep emphasizing this key message: EVs are the cheap-fuel vehicles, and gas cars are the expensive-fuel vehicles. This is especially true for the Americans who drive the most and use the most gasoline.
New Coltura Analysis Shows EV Drivers Saved Big on Fuel in 2024 Despite Lower Gas Prices
EVs remained a clear winner for cost savings in 2024 compared to ICE vehicles—even when gas prices declined, according to a new analysis from Coltura. We found that at the end of the year, if drivers switched to EVs they would save an average of $943 annually on fuel costs, or 7 cents per mile, compared to gas vehicles. Drivers in the top 10% of mileage would save nearly $3,000 annually on fuel costs.
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With a new federal administration in place, there’s more work to do than ever – especially at the state and local levels where Coltura’s work is already making waves. From state policy advocacy and outreach focused on helping gasoline-burdened families getting into EVs, to enhanced analysis and storytelling, we’re using data to reduce gasoline use faster, more efficiently and more equitably.
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Data Insight of the Month: Georgia’s Congressional District
In Georgia’s first congressional district, represented by Representative Buddy Carter, the average driver travels 13,600 miles per year, spending $1,993 (6.4% of household income) on 594 gallons of gasoline. By switching to an EV, these drivers could save 9.6 cents per mile, totaling an average of $1,314 annually in fuel costs.
As Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, Rep. Carter holds significant influence over policies shaping the future of EVs and efforts to help people save money on transportation.

Coltura Featured on Directly Current Podcast
Coltura’s Matthew Metz appeared on the Directly Current podcast this month, discussing fuel cost savings, EV politics, and the future of EVs. Recent guests on the podcast discussing EVs include Pete Buttigieg and David Axelrod.
Gas Station of the Month: Marathon in Kanawha County, WV
A “large fuel spill” occurred New Year’s Day at a Marathon gas station in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The fire department was called in and the parking lot was blocked off.
Culture Corner: Revving Sound Can Abound in an EV

Do you love the revving noise of a gas car when you step on the accelerator, but are otherwise tired of going to the gas station, high gas prices, tuneups, and all the rest?
Well, Hyundai has you covered. Its Ioniq 5 now offers you the gas car sounds without all the pollution and hassles with sound options that mimic the whine of a stick-shift gas car.