As of May 2023[update], there were 4,750 electric vehicles registered in Alabama, equivalent to 0.1% of all vehicles registered in the state.[1]
Government policy edit
As of August 2022[update], the state government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.[2]
As of 2021[update], the state government charges an annual $200 registration fee for electric vehicles.[3]
Charging stations edit
As of 2022[update], there were 276 public charging stations in Alabama.[4]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$79 million to charging stations in Alabama.[5]
Manufacturing edit
Alabama has been widely proposed as a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.[6][7][8][9][10][11][2]
By region edit
Birmingham edit
As of February 2021[update], there were 100 public charging stations in Birmingham.[12]
Huntsville edit
As of June 2022[update], there were 15 public charging stations in the Huntsville metropolitan area.[13]
Mobile edit
As of February 2022[update], there were 43 public charging stations in Mobile.[14]
The Shoals edit
The first public DC charging station in The Shoals was installed in Tuscumbia in August 2023.[15]
References edit
- ^ Crane, Lisa (May 9, 2023). "Get the Facts: Electric vehicles". WVTM-TV. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Johnson, Peter (August 5, 2022). "Alabama believes it can become an EV hub – here's why". Electrek. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ Monger, Craig (June 27, 2022). "Can Alabama's power grid handle more electric vehicles?". 1819 News. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Alabama is the #9 state with the fewest electric vehicles". The Outlook. May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Harksen, Lauren (March 20, 2022). "Alabama preparing for more electric vehicles on the road". WBRC. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Rosanna (April 15, 2022). "Alabama leading the charge in electric vehicle production". WTVY. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ Thornton, William (April 18, 2022). "What are Alabama's automakers planning for electric vehicles?". AL.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ Nelson, John (April 20, 2022). "Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Powers Real Estate Activity Along I-85 Industrial Corridor, Say InterFace Panelists". Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Rosanna (May 20, 2022). "Hyundai to build electric vehicles at Alabama, Georgia plants". WSFA. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ Tomberlin, Michael (August 10, 2021). "Electric vehicles will drive Alabama's automotive industry going forward". Alabama Newscenter. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Tomberlin, Michael (July 29, 2022). "Alabama is charging up for electric vehicle evolution". Alabama Newscenter. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ Wood, Cecilia (February 27, 2021). "Electric vehicles are growing in Alabama—here's what you need to know". Bham Now. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ Seale, Michael (June 3, 2022). "15 electric vehicle charging stations in the Huntsville area". Hville Blast. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Are there any electric car charging stations in Mobile, Alabama?". getjerry.com. February 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ Bracey, Shawn (August 17, 2023). "Tuscumbia gets charging station for electric cars". WAAY-TV. Retrieved October 29, 2023.