Plug-in electric vehicles in Montana explained

, there were about 2,900 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid vehicles) in Montana, equivalent to 0.18% of all light-duty vehicles in the state.^{[1] [2]}

Government

, the state government charges the same annual registration fees for gasoline-powered and electric vehicles.^[3]

Charging stations

, there were 80 public charging stations in Montana.^[4]

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

, the state government plans to build "alternative fuel corridors", with charging stations located at least every, along I-15, I-90, I-94, US-2, and US-93.^[6]

By region

Missoula

The Missoula and Missoula County governments have requested that the state government designate US-12, MT-83, and MT-200 as alternative fuel corridors, in addition to the existing designated highways.^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: Montana to get 40-50 more electric vehicle charging stations. MontanaRightNow.com. Melanie. Willardson. 2022-04-18. 2022-05-01.
2. News: DEQ seeks comment on electric vehicle charging station build-out plan. Montana Free Press. Amanda. Eggert. 2022-06-28. 2022-08-08.
3. Web site: Do electric cars pay more license fees in Montana?. getjerry.com. Marlee. John. 2022-03-11. 2022-08-08.
4. News: Electric vehicle movement faces major roadblocks. Marley. Kayden. 2022-04-26. 2022-05-01. NewsNation.
5. News: Electric vehicles pose challenges for Montana highway plans. Tom. Lutey. Longview News-Journal. 2022-02-13. 2022-05-25.
6. News: Montana Rolls Out Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Plan. 2022-08-09. 2022-09-06. Maggie. Dresser. Flathead Beacon.
7. News: Missoula eyes electric vehicle infrastructure, alternative fuel corridors. KPAX. Martin. Kidston. 2022-06-24. 2022-09-08.