Plug-in electric vehicles in Idaho explained

, there were about 4,500 electric vehicles registered in the U.S. state of Idaho.^[1]

In 2022, Idaho was ranked by Zutobi as the best state for electric vehicle ownership (tied with Washington).^[2]

Government policy

, Idaho does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.^[3]

, the state government charges a $75 registration fee for electric vehicles.^[4]

Charging stations

, there were 112 public charging stations in Idaho.^[1]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates to charging stations in Idaho.^[4]

Manufacturing

Idaho has been proposed as a hub for the mining of cobalt to be used in electric vehicles.^{[5] [6] [7]}

By region

Boise

In 2020, the Boise city council passed a resolution requiring that new homes be constructed with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.^[8]

Notes and References

1. News: Idaho's road ahead for electric vehicles: More cars and charging stations, many questions. Catherine. Odom. Idaho Statesman. 2022-09-11. 2022-09-13.
2. Web site: The EV Miles Report 2022. Zutobi. June 11, 2021 . 2022-04-20.
3. News: Are electric vehicles worth it in Idaho? As gas prices surge, EVs may be the answer. Idaho Statesman. 2022-03-10. 2022-05-27.
4. News: 'Electric vehicles are the future.' But how fast will Idaho adopt them?. Idaho Press. Carolyn. Komatsoulis. 2022-08-07. 2022-09-13.
5. News: In Idaho, America's first, and only, cobalt mine in decades is opening. NPR. 2022-10-08. 2022-10-09. Kirk. Siegler. Eric. Whitney.
6. News: Cobalt mining excavations return amid electric vehicle push. They're coming to Idaho. The Spokesman-Review. 2022-10-07. 2022-10-09. Ian Max. Stevenson. Kevin. Fixler.
7. News: EV battery demand drives first U.S. cobalt mine in decades. 2022-10-09. 2022-10-09. autoblog.com.
8. News: Boise code requires new homes have high-voltage outlets for electric cars. Idaho Press. 2020-12-02. 2022-09-17. Ryan. Suppe.