Economists warn that the future of America’s battery plants—and the EV transition in general—depends on three things: consistent policy, stronger EV demand, and global competitiveness. Long-term tax credits and strong emissions rules give car companies and investors confidence, but more people need to be buying EVs so that plants stay busy., Today there are about 34 battery factories either planned, under construction, or operational in the country. Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law, Coupled with the Trump administration's cuts to other climate policies, the bill's destruction of pro-EV tax credits will "reduce annual sales of electric vehicles by roughly 40% in 2030 and end, The US needs the EV tax credit to support our battery manufacturing investments. To continue creating a resilient and competitive US-based battery and EV industry, we need to support a policy environment of certainty. There have been three steadying strategies to building the US battery economy – invest in US manufacturing, amplify demand , The $3.7 billion NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, a joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, began production in October. (STELLANTIS) June 23, 2025 12:00 PM, .