California has been blazing the trail regarding electric vehicles (EVs), setting a high bar that most other states are still trying to reach. With over 1.1 million EVs registered and 3,026 EVs per 100,000 people, California is not just leading the pack – it's defining it.
California's commitment to green energy is also reflected in its network of over 15,000 EV charging stations, accounting for nearly 29% of all charging stations in the country.
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Highest EV Adoption Rates (EVs per 100,000 people):
- California: 3,026
- Washington: 1,805
- Hawaii: 1,686
- Oregon: 1,422
- Colorado: 1,405
- Nevada: 1,379
- New Jersey: 1,349
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But while California is miles ahead in the race to electrification, some states are struggling to get off the starting line. Two states, Mississippi and North Dakota, have the fewest EVs per 100,000 people, showing a stark contrast in EV adoption across the United States.
Lowest EV Adoption Rates (EVs per 100,000 people):
- Mississippi: 110
- North Dakota: 112
- West Virginia: 144
- Louisiana: 165
- South Dakota: 169
- Wyoming: 185
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In Mississippi, there are just 110 EVs for every 100,000 people. North Dakota isn't doing much better, with only 112 EVs per 100,000 people. That’s much lower than states like California, which has 3,026 EVs per 100,000 people, Washington with 1,805, and Hawaii with 1,686.
So, why is there such a big difference? There are several reasons. Price is a big one as electric vehicles are often more expensive than U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles. States like California have also been pushing for EVs for a long time by offering incentives, investing in infrastructure, and creating policies that encourage people to switch to electric cars. For example, one of the biggest programs, the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), pays up to $12,000 to retire an eligible internal combustion vehicle and buy a qualified EV.
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Lifestyle and geography also play a role. Long drives between towns in rural states are common, so the current range of many EVs might be seen as less practical than traditional gasoline vehicles.
The slow growth in EV adoption in these states reminds us that while the nation as a whole is moving toward a greener future, the pace of change remains uneven. As the federal government pushes for more widespread EV adoption with programs like the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan, which includes billions in funding for expanding EV infrastructure, there's hope that even states with low adoption rates will see an increase in EV numbers in the coming years.
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