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Plug-in Electric Vehicles


This map contains state laws and regulations that affect plug-in electric passenger vehicles (PEVs). The policies include the following:

  • Fleet Vehicle Acquisition Requirements: Mandates for state or other types of fleets to acquire PEVs. This primarily affects state fleets.
  • Preferred Roadway and Parking Access: State requirements to provide access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes or designated parking for PEVs.
  • Financial Incentives: Tax credits, rebates, grants, inspection exemption, and vehicle-to-grid energy credits.

Note that the policies highlighted here target plug-in electric passenger vehicles specifically. Thus, some policies by states apply to all vehicles and alternative fuels, including plug-in electric passenger vehicles, but are not included here. Related state maps on our site include our biofuels state map.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center. The website contains a database for federal and state incentives and laws. Here is a link to the search query for these results.

Updated: October 31st, 2011