Plug-in electric vehicles in Oklahoma explained

, there were 3,410 electric vehicles registered in Oklahoma.^[1]

In 2019, Oklahoma was ranked by YourMechanic as the best state in the U.S. for electric vehicle ownership.^[2]

Government policy

In 2021, the state government introduced an annual registration fee of $110 for electric vehicles, and $82 for plug-in hybrid vehicles; this fee will take effect in 2024.^[3]

In 2021, the state government introduced a tax of $0.03/kWh on electricity used for electric vehicle charging.^[4]

Charging stations

, there were about 1,000 charging stations in Oklahoma.^[1]

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

Manufacturing

Many politicians, including Governor Kevin Stitt, have promoted the state's capacity for electric vehicle manufacturing.^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}

By region

Oklahoma City

, there were 240 charging stations in Oklahoma City.^[1]

Tulsa

, there were four electric vehicles in the fleet of the Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority.^[11]

Notes and References

1. News: Electric vehicle charging stations going statewide with $66.3 million infrastructure funding. 2022-03-02. The Oklahoman. 2022-07-24. Steve. Lackmeyer.
2. Web site: The most EV-friendly states in the U.S.. myev.com. Jim. Gorzelany. 2022-07-24.
3. News: The road to electric: Oklahoma navigates transition to embracing electric vehicles. Beth. Wallis. 2022-03-03. 2022-05-25. StateImpact Oklahoma.
4. News: Electric, Hybrid Vehicles The Focus Of New Oklahoma Laws. 2021-05-06. 2022-07-24. KOSU. Kateleigh. Mills.
5. News: $66.3 million coming to Oklahoma for electric vehicle infrastructure. Lily. Cummings. 2022-02-10. 2022-05-25. KTUL.
6. News: Governor tries to lure electric vehicle companies to Oklahoma, asks lawmakers for more incentives. KFOR. Brent. Skarky. 2022-04-18. 2022-04-27.
7. News: Oklahoma governor touts importance of electric vehicle partnership. Kaelan. Deese. The Washington Examiner. 2022-04-16. 2022-04-27.
8. News: Major economic opportunity for Oklahoma. Shawnee News-Star. 2022-04-27. 2022-04-27.
9. News: Oklahoma Governor Offers Record $15M to Electric Car Maker. 2022-03-02. 2022-05-25. U.S. News & World Report.
10. News: Kisling: Oklahoma poised to be a big player in electric vehicle market. Enid News & Eagle. 2021-06-20. 2022-07-24. Cindy. Allen.
11. News: New federal grant program could help Tulsa Transit switch more vehicles to clean energy. Kevin. Canfield. Tulsa World. 2022-03-08. 2022-12-19.