Plug-in electric vehicles in Alabama explained

, there were 15,400 plug-in electric vehicles registered in Alabama.^[1]

Government policy

, the state government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.^[2]

, the state government charges an annual $200 registration fee for electric vehicles.^[3]

Charging stations

, there were 276 public charging stations in Alabama.^[4]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates to charging stations in Alabama.^[5]

Manufacturing

Alabama has been widely proposed as a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [2]}

By region

Birmingham

, there were 100 public charging stations in Birmingham.^[12]

Huntsville

, there were 15 public charging stations in the Huntsville metropolitan area.^[13]

Mobile

, there were 43 public charging stations in Mobile.^[14]

The Shoals

The first public DC charging station in The Shoals was installed in Tuscumbia in August 2023.^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2024 Alabama Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan . 2024-06-25 . Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) . 11.
2. News: Alabama believes it can become an EV hub – here's why. 2022-08-05. 2022-09-05. Electrek. Peter. Johnson.
3. News: Can Alabama's power grid handle more electric vehicles?. 1819 News. 2022-06-27. 2022-09-05. Craig. Monger.
4. News: Alabama is the #9 state with the fewest electric vehicles. The Outlook. 2022-05-26. 2022-05-28.
5. News: Alabama preparing for more electric vehicles on the road. WBRC. 2022-03-20. 2022-09-05. Lauren. Harksen.
6. News: Alabama leading the charge in electric vehicle production. WTVY. Rosanna. Smith. 2022-04-15. 2022-04-23.
7. News: What are Alabama's automakers planning for electric vehicles?. 2022-04-18. 2022-04-23. AL.com. William. Thornton.
8. News: Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Powers Real Estate Activity Along I-85 Industrial Corridor, Say InterFace Panelists. John. Nelson. 2022-04-20. 2022-05-03.
9. News: Hyundai to build electric vehicles at Alabama, Georgia plants. WSFA. 2022-05-20. 2022-05-25. Rosanna. Smith.
10. News: Electric vehicles will drive Alabama's automotive industry going forward. Alabama Newscenter. 2021-08-10. 2022-05-28. Michael. Tomberlin.
11. News: Alabama is charging up for electric vehicle evolution. 2022-07-29. Alabama Newscenter. Michael. Tomberlin. 2022-09-05.
12. News: Electric vehicles are growing in Alabama—here's what you need to know. Bham Now. 2021-02-27. 2022-12-16. Cecilia. Wood.
13. News: 15 electric vehicle charging stations in the Huntsville area. Hville Blast. 2022-06-03. 2022-12-28. Michael. Seale.
14. Web site: Are there any electric car charging stations in Mobile, Alabama?. getjerry.com. 2022-02-28. 2022-12-28.
15. News: Tuscumbia gets charging station for electric cars. WAAY-TV. Shawn. Bracey. 2023-08-17. 2023-10-29.