Tesla may stand to gain from the removal, but legacy automakers and emerging EV companies could be left struggling to stay competitive.

A group representing major electric vehicle and battery manufacturers on Friday urged President-elect Donald Trump not to kill tax credits for electric vehicle sales and production, citing the impact on key states that voted for the Republican.

To be sure, the EV tax credit won’t disappear tomorrow. Trump doesn’t assume office until January. And he can’t do this alone; he’d need Congress to delete the credit as part of a wider tax bill. Those negotiations could stretch out for months.