Plug-in electric vehicles in Vermont explained

, there were about 5,000 electric vehicles in Vermont, accounting for less than 1% of all vehicles in the state.^[1], 5.1% of new vehicle registrations in the state were electric.^[2]

In 2021, Vermont was ranked by AutoInsuranceEZ as the third-best state in the United States for electric vehicle ownership.^[3]

Government policy

In December 2019, the Vermont Agency of Transportation announced a tax rebate of up to $4,000 for the purchase of plug-in hybrid vehicles, and up to $5,000 for all-electric vehicles.^[4]

Charging stations

, there were about 900 charging stations in Vermont.^[5], there were 16 DC charging locations in the state.^[6]

By region

Burlington

, there were about 1,600 electric vehicles registered in Chittenden County, equivalent to 1 for every 102 residents, the highest in the state.^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: With a push toward electric vehicles, how will Vermont make up for lost revenue from fuel taxes?. 2021-12-31. 2022-03-23. Grace. Benninghoff. VTDigger.
2. News: Electric vehicles projected to play big role in Vermont emission reductions. 2021-09-30. 2022-03-23. David. Thill. Energy News Network.
3. News: Vermont ranks 3rd among best states to own electric vehicles, according to study. Jean. MacBride. 2021-07-14. 2022-03-23. The Saint Albans Messenger.
4. News: VTrans announces new electric vehicle incentives. Emma. Huvos. VPIRG. 2019-12-18. 2022-03-23.
5. Web site: The 2022 EV Charging Station Report: State-by-State Breakdown. March 18, 2021 . 2022-03-23. Zutobi.
6. News: Plan to roll out more electric vehicle charging stations across Vermont. Melissa. Cooney. 2021-11-10. 2022-03-23. WCAX.
7. News: EV sales growth hampered by availability issues. Art. Edelstein. 2021-10-15. 2022-03-23. Barre Montpelier Times Argus.