As of 2021[update], there were about 24,000 electric vehicles in the U.S. state of Georgia, accounting for 1.0% of all vehicles in the state.[1]
Government policy edit
Initially,[when?] the state offered a $5,000 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. This tax credit was repealed in 2015, and replaced with an annual fee for electric vehicle registration; this fee was set at $214 in 2021.[2][3]
Until 2018, all vehicles displaying an alternative fuel license plate had access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Georgia.[4]
As of February 2022[update], vehicle manufacturers are prohibited from selling vehicles directly to consumers in Georgia; however, several bills have been proposed in the state legislature to exempt electric vehicles from this ban.[5]
Charging stations edit
As of 2021[update], there were about 1,500 charging station locations in the state, with about 3,800 charging ports.[1]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$135 million to be spent on charging stations in Georgia.[6]
Manufacturing edit
Georgia is home to a large electric vehicle manufacturing industry. According to Governor Brian Kemp, the state is "now a world leader in electric vehicles and electric mobility".[1][7][8][9][10][11]
By region edit
Albany edit
The first public charging station in Albany was installed in 2021.[12]
Atlanta edit
In December 2021, Rivian announced plans to open the state's largest electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Morgan County.[13] The construction of the plant has been supported by Governor Kemp, but opposed by several Republican politicians, including former U.S. Senator David Perdue.[14][15]
Augusta edit
As of May 2022[update], there were no electric vehicles in the Augusta city fleet.[16]
Columbus edit
As of December 2020[update], there were two public charging stations in Columbus.[17]
Macon edit
The first public charging station in Macon was installed in 2012.[18]
Savannah edit
The first electric vehicle in the Savannah city fleet was introduced in January 2022.[19]
Valdosta edit
As of December 2016[update], there was one public charging stations in Valdosta.[20]
References edit
- ^ a b c Peters, Andy (December 13, 2021). "Georgia tries to become leader in an industry that's no sure thing". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Aaron Gould Sheinin (November 24, 2015). "Electric vehicle sales fizzle after Georgia pulls plug on tax break". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Nolin, Jill (June 24, 2021). "'Electric vehicle revolution' in Georgia arrives at crossroads". The Current. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "EV access to HOV / express lanes". ElectrifyAtlanta.com.
- ^ Lowery, Lurah (February 1, 2022). "Georgia bill would throw out EV-limiting legislation opening up sales to Rivian, others". Repairer Driver News. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Nolin, Jill (February 10, 2022). "Georgia's shift to electric vehicles charging forward with $20M boost". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Gringlas, Sam (December 28, 2021). "The Sun Belt is making a big play for the hot electric vehicle market". npr. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Zeller, Jennifer. "Georgia is plugged in to electric transportation". SelectGeorgia.
- ^ Montoya, Orlando (March 14, 2022). "Electric vehicles are full speed ahead in the Southeast". GPB. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Schenke, Jarred (January 5, 2022). "Rivian's $5B Georgia Deal Shows Southeast Is Winning The EV Manufacturing Race". Bisnow. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Galford, Chris (May 24, 2022). "Georgia's stake in electric vehicles continues to rise as Georgia Power welcomes Hyundai". DailyEnergyInsider. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Jacobs, Avery (April 15, 2021). "Albany introduces electric vehicle charging stations". WALB. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ "Gov. Kemp, Rivian announce $5 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia". WSB-TV. December 16, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Gelles, David (March 14, 2022). "How an Electric Truck Factory Became a Lightning Rod in Georgia". The New York Times. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Seitz-Wald, Alex (May 21, 2022). "Georgia electrical vehicle factory becomes Kemp, Perdue campaign battle". NBC News. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Eskola, George (May 16, 2022). "Commission to add first electric vehicles to fleet". WJBF. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Gunn, Olivia (December 8, 2020). "New car charging station available in Columbus". WTVM. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Electric Charging Station Offers Middle Georgia Drivers More Options". WMGT. October 2, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ "City of Savannah introduces new electric vehicle fleet". WTOC. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Stephen, John (December 13, 2016). "Valdosta plugs into electric-car network". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved January 17, 2023.