As of June 2021, there were 3,410 electric vehicles registered in Oklahoma.[1]

In 2019, Oklahoma was ranked by YourMechanic as the best state in the U.S. for electric vehicle ownership.[2]

Government policy

In 2021, the state government introduced an annual registration fee of $110 for electric vehicles, and $82 for plug-in hybrid vehicles; this fee will take effect in 2024.[3]

In 2021, the state government introduced a tax of $0.03/kWh on electricity used for electric vehicle charging.[4]

Charging stations

As of 2021, there were about 1,000 charging stations in Oklahoma.[1]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$66.3 million to charging stations in Oklahoma.[5]

Manufacturing

Many politicians, including Governor Kevin Stitt, have promoted the state's capacity for electric vehicle manufacturing.[6][7][8][9][10]

By region

Oklahoma City

As of 2021, there were 240 charging stations in Oklahoma City.[1]

Tulsa

As of 2022, there were four electric vehicles in the fleet of the Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lackmeyer, Steve (March 2, 2022). "Electric vehicle charging stations going statewide with $66.3 million infrastructure funding". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ Gorzelany, Jim. "The most EV-friendly states in the U.S." myev.com. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ Wallis, Beth (March 3, 2022). "The road to electric: Oklahoma navigates transition to embracing electric vehicles". StateImpact Oklahoma. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  4. ^ Mills, Kateleigh (May 6, 2021). "Electric, Hybrid Vehicles The Focus Of New Oklahoma Laws". KOSU. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  5. ^ Cummings, Lily (February 10, 2022). "$66.3 million coming to Oklahoma for electric vehicle infrastructure". KTUL. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  6. ^ Skarky, Brent (April 18, 2022). "Governor tries to lure electric vehicle companies to Oklahoma, asks lawmakers for more incentives". KFOR. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  7. ^ Deese, Kaelan (April 16, 2022). "Oklahoma governor touts importance of electric vehicle partnership". The Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  8. ^ "Major economic opportunity for Oklahoma". Shawnee News-Star. April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  9. ^ "Oklahoma Governor Offers Record $15M to Electric Car Maker". U.S. News & World Report. March 2, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  10. ^ Allen, Cindy (June 20, 2021). "Kisling: Oklahoma poised to be a big player in electric vehicle market". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  11. ^ Canfield, Kevin (March 8, 2022). "New federal grant program could help Tulsa Transit switch more vehicles to clean energy". Tulsa World. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
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