Plug-in electric vehicles in Kansas explained
, there were 3,130 electric vehicles registered in Kansas, equivalent to 0.12% of all vehicles in the state.[1]
Government policy
, the state government charges a $100 registration fee for electric vehicles, compared to a standard fee of $30–40.[2]
Charging stations
, there were 487 public charging station locations with 1,013 charging ports in Kansas.[3]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates to charging stations in Kansas.[4]
, the state government recognizes I-35 and I-70 as potential charging corridors, with plans for charging stations to be located every .[5]
By region
Kansas City
In July 2022, Panasonic announced plans to build a electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in De Soto, which would be the largest in the state.[6]
Lawrence
, there were 26 public charging stations in Lawrence.[7]
Manhattan
, there were 19 public charging stations in Manhattan.[7]
Wichita
Wichita introduced the first electric bus to its municipal fleet in January 2020, becoming the first local government in Kansas to do so.[8]
Notes and References
- News: See how many electric vehicles are registered in Kansas. Atchison Globe Now. 2022-05-26. 2022-05-28.
- News: Why the electric vehicle revolution may never happen in Kansas. Kansas Reflector. 2021-07-19. 2022-05-09. David. Clement. Elizabeth. Hicks.
- News: Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska. Luna. Stephens. 2022-04-03. 2022-05-25. Nebraska News Service.
- News: With plan approved, KDOT set to land $39.5 million in federal funding for EV charging. Wichita Business Journal. Josh. Witt. 2022-09-16. 2022-09-17.
- News: Kansas to get more electric vehicle charging stations. KSNW. Laura. McMillan. 2022-02-04. 2022-05-29.
- News: Panasonic to bring billion-dollar electric vehicle battery plant for Tesla to Kansas. KWCH. 2022-07-13. 2022-09-17.
- News: Kansas Awaits a Jolt in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. 2022-09-20. 2022-09-25. Martin. Rosenberg. Flatland.
- News: Electric Buses Arrive In Kansas Soon As Wichita Says It's Done Buying Diesel Models. 2019-12-12. 2022-09-25. KCUR. Brian. Grimmett.
