Tesla's electric vehicles likely would not qualify for California's new state tax credits under a proposal in the works if President-elect Donald Trump scraps the federal tax credit for EV purchases,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he'll restart a rebate program if Trump ends the federal EV tax credit, but Tesla models could be excluded.

California announced Monday it plans to restore its EV tax credit should Trump cut the federal rebate, but the state’s new program may exclude credits for Tesla buyers.