Electric Vehicle Uptake in the US: Who's Leading and Who's Lagging?

by AutoExpert   |  5 June, 2024

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Ever wonder how many electric vehicles (EVs) are buzzing around your town? Let me tell you, it depends where you live! A recent report by the Department of Energy (think government energy geek squad) looked at plug-in vehicle registrations (EVs and plug-in hybrids) across the US, and let's just say, it's not all California coast and zero-emission dreams.

Places like Mississippi and North Dakota? You'd be lucky to spot one on your daily commute. Their EV share? Like, super low - think 0.2% or less! Crazy, right? But hold on to your reusable grocery bags, because there's a bright side:

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EV sales are exploding! 2023 was a banner year for these electric rides, with over 1.4 million hitting the road – that's a massive 50% jump from the year before! Even cooler, most of them (80%) were pure electric vehicles, not hybrids. Go green machines, go!

There are states that are vey much into beig eco friendly. Take Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, D.C. and California for example - the EVs registered here go over 2% of car registrations. That's amazing!

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So, what's the story with the big gap? Here's the thing:

Maybe politics play a part? It seems states that lean red have fewer EVs on the road, while states that lean blue have more. Interesting, huh? Makes you wonder...

Location matters, big time! States like Wyoming and North Dakota are vast and open, and they need way more charging stations to make EVs a realistic option. Big cities like California and D.C. already have a bunch, which gives them a head start.

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The takeaway? EVs are definitely picking up steam, but there's still a journey ahead. Buckle up, because this electric revolution is just getting revved up!

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