The U.S. electric vehicle market is in the process of crossing the chasm, according to Chris Baker, head of Enel X Way North America, and that shift could actually happen a lot quicker than most people assume.

“The bottom line is the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge deal — and it came about in sort of a torturous, long-winding path, but the end result is going to be nothing short of transformational,” Baker said. Among other things, he anticipates the legislation will help bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and create a more equitable shift to EVs with its tax credits.

Read the complete interview by Utility Dive here.