While experts agree that President-elect Trump's administration will slow EV purchases in the U.S., how policies and market forces play out aren't clear.

A recent New York Times headline claimed automakers want the incoming Trump Administration to "require" them to sell electric vehicles. Analysts aren't impressed with that perspective, but agree the Republican's hostility toward the industry is worrying car makers.

The election of Donald Trump has stoked optimism on Wall Street, where his business-friendly agenda is expected to juice economic growth and loosen regulations. Electric vehicle makers, however, face a hazier outlook than most other businesses.