Manchin Bill Would Pause Tax Credit for EVs Without Guidance

Sen. Joe Manchin wants to halt new electric-vehicle tax credits that took effect earlier this month until the federal government provides guidance on the incentive.

The chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee will introduce legislation Wednesday that would direct the Treasury Department to stop issuing new tax credits for consumer electric vehicles that don’t comply with specific battery material sourcing requirements under the law. The pause would remain in effect until the department rolls out proposed guidance, now expected in March.

The West Virginian — a key vote for his fellow Democrats on the partisan Inflation Reduction Act ...