Brian Maas on California’s EV Trends and Dealer Advocacy

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In this episode of Inside Automotive, CNCDA President Brian Maas unpacks the latest findings from the Q3 2025 California Auto Outlook and outlines the association’s current advocacy priorities. He explains how California’s unique economic and regulatory environment continues to shape EV adoption, dealer operations, and statewide retail trends.

Key topics explored:

• California’s outsized impact on national EV sales and shifting consumer demand
• How gas prices, commuting patterns, and expired incentives are influencing EV uptake
• CNCDA’s regulatory and legal efforts, including ACC II adjustments and franchise law challenges
• The implications of the California CARS Act ahead of its 2026 implementation
• How upcoming gubernatorial changes may affect dealers statewide

Maas also discusses why California remains both a challenging and high-opportunity market, and how strong dealer advocacy ensures the industry’s voice remains central to policy decisions.

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1. Brian Maas on California’s EV Trends and Dealer Advocacy (00:00:00)

2. Welcome And Guest Introduction (00:00:07)

3. Q3 Highlights And EV Surge (00:00:54)

4. Incentives, Gas Prices, And EV Adoption (00:02:26)

5. Post-Incentive Slowdown And HOV Changes (00:04:41)

6. ACC2 Pause, Lawsuits, And Next Steps (00:05:51)

7. Dealer Lawsuits: VW Scout And Sony Honda (00:08:36)

8. 2025 Priorities And California Cars Act (00:11:39)

9. California Market Scale And Opportunity (00:14:20)

10. Closing Remarks And Appreciation (00:18:00)