BUY IT NOW: these EV deals will be hardest hit by Trump’s tariffs after April 2nd

Last week, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration would impose a 25% tariff on all cars, trucks, and even automotive parts imported into the country. The tariffs kick in April 2nd, and these are the EVs set to be the hardest hit by those tariffs – if any of these are on your shopping list, you’ll want to act now.

Before you rush to comments and start accusing me of fear-mongering, I fully understand that the tariffs won’t have any real impact on the cost of vehicles currently on dealer lots. Those cars and trucks were imported long ago, pre-tariffs, and any newly imposed import tariffs won’t be retroactively applied (not yet, anyway).

I also fully understand that dealers’ gon’ deal, and I’ve already seen both Chicago-area ads from dealers hawking “pre-tariff deals” on new cars and at least a handful of social media posts about the cars at Manheim (one of the industry’s largest used car auction houses) getting blanket price increases in the wake of Trump’s announcement.

So, while we’ve already done a list of what EVs are built where, I’ve taken the next logical step and put together a list of which EV deals are most likely to disappear once the tariffs hit.

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I’ve done a couple of these now, so you probably already know that there were plenty of ways for me to present this information. “Best EVs ..?” Too opinion based. “Cheapest EVs ..?” Too much research. In the end, I went with alphabetical order, by make. And, as for which deals are new this month? You’re just gonna have to read the article. Enjoy!

Audi e-tron EVs

Almost all of Audi’s e-tron EVs, from the Q4 all the way up to the stunning RS e-Tron GT Quattro are made in Germany – and have some kind of promotional offer, from Costco cash, to 0.99% subsidized financing to $12,500 in customer bonus cash when you purchase or lease a select, new 2024 Audi RS e-Tron GT Quattro.

BMW iX

The BMW iX snatched the top spot in J.D. Power EV satisfaction survey on the back of its dealers’ ability to set expectations, and the iX’s ability to live up to them. Made in Germany, and with class-leading dealer support, it’s the opposite of Tesla’s dealerless model in a lot of ways (even if its turn signals are completely superfluous).

If that appeals to you, you’ll want to snatch up one of these BMW’s before the tariffs jack up their already high price tags.

Jeep Wagoneer S

The original inspiration for this article, the Jeep Wagoneer S seems like an automotive Harmonia – the daughter of Ares (Aries) and Aphrodite whose lineage was cursed by Hephaestus, who was himself enraged by Aphrodite’s infidelity with Ares. Similarly, the Wagoneer S was born out of Stellantis’ misguided attempt to spin an upscale “Wagoneer” sub-brand, Hyundai Genesis-style, out of its Jeep brand. And, like Harmonia, the Wagoneer S had no chance.

That’s too bad, because Jeep’s first real EV could have worn a Grand Cherokee E or something and done OK, without muddying the historic Wagoneer waters. If it had, Jeep buyers would have found a capable, 600 hp EV with nearly 300 miles of EPA-rated range.

The battery-powered Jeep is manufactured entirely in Mexico at Stellantis’ Toluca Assembly Plant, making it subject to the 25% tariff starting April 2nd. But if you buy one before EOD on March 31st, Jeep is offering Wagoneer S models with 0% financing for up to 72 months along with up to $3,000 Bonus Cash Allowance.

Polestar 2

Designed in Sweden and manufactured at a factory in Luqiao, China that’s owned by Volvo parent company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group before being imported into the US and marketed as a direct competitor to Tesla, if there was ever an EV that was in the crosshairs of a Musk-led Trump Administration, it would be Polestar.

The company is offering up to $20,000 in Tesla Conquest Cash to Tesla owners looking to trade up into a Polestar, and rumor has it that Geely might try to hold the line on prices as it looks build the brand a foothold in the US. Even if it does, it’s unlikely that $20,000 incentive will last.

Move fast, while someone is still willing to trade you out of your Tesla.

Toyota bZ4X

Despite having a US battery plant that appears to be sitting pretty, Toyota’s bZ4X (along with its Subaru-badged sibling, the Soltera) is manufactured in Japan and imported into the US, which means this five-passenger EV will definitely get slapped around by Trump’s tariffs.

Even so, the bZ4X EV might be the best deal in Toyota’s current lineup with big discounts on both 2024 and 2025 model year bZ4X crossovers happening now.

Volkswagen ID.Buzz

Despite building one of the most popular legacy-brand EVs, the ID.4, in Chattanooga, TN, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz electric van is built in Hanover, Germany and imported to the US market. As such, the EV minivan (which has already been criticized for its high price tag) is highly susceptible to additional, tariff-driven price hikes.

If you want one, you’ll want to to move fast.

Disclaimer: the deals described above were sourced from CarsDirect, CarEdge, USA Today, and (where mentioned) the OEM websites – and were current as of 30MAR2025. These deals may not be available in every market, with every discount, or for every buyer (the standard “with approved credit” fine print should be considered implied). Check with your local dealer(s) for more information.