Plug-in electric vehicles in Iowa explained
, there were about 8,400 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid vehicles) in Iowa, equivalent to 0.2% of all vehicles in the state.[1]
Government policy
, the state government offers tax rebates of up to $500 for electric vehicle purchases.[2]
, the state government charges a $130 annual fee for electric vehicle registration.[3]
Charging stations
, there were 296 public charging station locations with 619 charging ports in Iowa.[4]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates to charging stations in Iowa.[5]
, the state government has plans to build "alternative fuel corridors", with charging stations located every, along I-29, I-35, I-80, and I-380.[6]
By region
Ames
, there were 12 public charging stations in Ames.[6]
Cedar Rapids
, there were 16 public charging stations in Cedar Rapids.[6]
Des Moines
, there were about 1,900 electric vehicles registered in Polk County.[1]
, there were 39 public charging stations in Des Moines.[6]
In June 2022, Polk County announced plans to introduce the first electric vehicles to the county fleet within 12 months.[7]
Dubuque
, there were no electric vehicles in the Dubuque municipal fleet.[8]
Iowa City
, there were 883 electric vehicles registered in Johnson County.[9]
, there were 33 public charging stations in Iowa City and Coralville combined.[6]
Quad Cities
, there were 11 public charging stations in Davenport.[6]
Sioux City
, there were two public charging stations in Sioux City.[10]
Notes and References
- News: In the race for electric cars, biofuels hold Iowans back. Amber. Alexander. 2022-04-01. 2022-04-27.
- Web site: Iowa Electric Vehicle Incentives. Nick. Kunze. getjerry.com. 2022-04-27. 2022-05-28.
- News: Iowa one of the worst states to own, buy an electric vehicle, according to new report. Robin. Opsahl. The Des Moines Register. 2021-06-24. 2022-05-03.
- News: Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska. Luna. Stephens. 2022-04-03. 2022-05-25. Nebraska News Service.
- News: Iowa receiving $51M to expand electric vehicle charging station access statewide. 2022-02-10. 2022-05-25. KCRG.
- News: More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Iowa. The Gazette. Erin. Jordan. 2022-07-10. 2022-09-06.
- News: As gas prices soar, Polk County government to begin shift to electric cars. Lee. Rood. 2022-06-14. 2022-06-14. Des Moines Register.
- News: Dubuque to replace city-owned vehicles with electric vehicles. KCRG-TV. KSWO. 2023-01-13. 2023-01-23.
- News: Electric vehicle ownership increasing in Johnson County, Iowa DOT measures. 2022-04-17. 2022-05-28. The Daily Iowan. Sam. Knupp.
- News: IDOT releases plans for more Electric Vehicle charging stations. Siouxland News. Taylor. Deckert. 2022-08-02. 2022-12-22.
