WASHINGTON—Today, The Heritage Foundation’s Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan commended the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin, and Attorney General Jason Miyares for their decision to exit California’s disastrous electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Beginning next model year, 35% of new car sales must be EVs under Advanced Clean Cars II. By the 2035 model year, the percentage of new EV-required sales will jump to 100%. This official opinion from AG Miyares, following the request of Governor Youngkin and Senate Republican Leader McDougle, confirms that Virginia is not required to comply with this California-generated mandate.

Derrick Morgan, executive vice president at The Heritage Foundation, issued the following statement in reaction:

“Virginians know best what kind of car they need. EVs do not work for everyone since they are more expensive, have a lower range, and are not nearly as convenient. California’s idea of forcing everyone to buy an EV is a bad idea for small businesses, farmers, customers, car dealers, and manufacturers. It should have no place in Virginia. Attorney General Miyares and Governor Youngkin are right to stick up for Virginians to make their own choices. We must say ‘no’ to California’s radical plan to ban the internal combustion engine.”