As of 2020, about 0.45% of all new vehicle sales in West Virginia were electric.[1]

Government policy

Initially,[when?] the state government offered tax rebates of up to $7,500 for electric vehicle purchases, but this program ended in 2013.[2] As of 2022, the state government does not offer any tax incentives.[3]

In 2017, the state government introduced an annual registration fee of $200 for electric vehicles, and $100 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.[4]

Charging stations

As of May 2022, there were about 80 public charging stations in West Virginia.[5] The state has six public DC charging station locations with 44 charging ports.[6]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$45.7 million to charging stations in West Virginia.[7]

Public opinion

In a 2022 poll conducted by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, 59% of respondents supported switching their vehicles to electric, while 41% were opposed.[8]

References

  1. ^ Cadigan, Jeena (June 22, 2021). "West Virginia is the 6th lowest state when it comes to electric vehicle sales". WBOY. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Voelcker, John (July 16, 2015). "State With Dirtiest Power Grid Had Highest Electric-Car Incentive, But Now Only For Natural-Gas, LPG Cars (UPDATED)". Green Car Reports. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  3. ^ Fouse, Macy (April 27, 2022). "West Virginia Electric Vehicle Incentives". getjerry.com. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  4. ^ Kane, Mark (June 25, 2017). "West Virginia: Adds $200 Annual Fee For Electric Vehicles, $100 For PHEVs". Inside EVs. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  5. ^ Kirk, Sam (May 12, 2022). "Are electric car charging stations accessible in West Virginia?". WBOY. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  6. ^ "Powering Transportation Through A West Virginia Fuel". TechConnect WV. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  7. ^ Fernatt, Robert (March 24, 2022). "Make WV wild, wonderful and electric (Opinion)". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  8. ^ Cline, Hannah (August 4, 2022). "Electric vehicle charging stations to make their way to West Virginia". WCHS. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
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