Plug-in electric vehicles in Alabama

As of July 2023, there were 15,400 plug-in electric vehicles registered in Alabama.[1]

Government policy

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As of August 2022, the state government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.[2]

As of 2021, the state government charges an annual $200 registration fee for electric vehicles.[3]

Charging stations

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As of 2022, there were 276 public charging stations in Alabama.[4]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$79 million to charging stations in Alabama.[5]

Manufacturing

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Alabama has been widely proposed as a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.[6][7][8][9][10][11][2]

By region

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Birmingham

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As of February 2021, there were 100 public charging stations in Birmingham.[12]

Huntsville

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As of June 2022, there were 15 public charging stations in the Huntsville metropolitan area.[13]

Mobile

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As of February 2022, there were 43 public charging stations in Mobile.[14]

The Shoals

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The first public DC charging station in The Shoals was installed in Tuscumbia in August 2023.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "2024 Alabama Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan" (PDF). Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). p. 11. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Johnson, Peter (August 5, 2022). "Alabama believes it can become an EV hub – here's why". Electrek. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  3. ^ Monger, Craig (June 27, 2022). "Can Alabama's power grid handle more electric vehicles?". 1819 News. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  4. ^ "Alabama is the #9 state with the fewest electric vehicles". The Outlook. May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Harksen, Lauren (March 20, 2022). "Alabama preparing for more electric vehicles on the road". WBRC. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Smith, Rosanna (April 15, 2022). "Alabama leading the charge in electric vehicle production". WTVY. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  7. ^ Thornton, William (April 18, 2022). "What are Alabama's automakers planning for electric vehicles?". AL.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  8. ^ Nelson, John (April 20, 2022). "Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Powers Real Estate Activity Along I-85 Industrial Corridor, Say InterFace Panelists". Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Smith, Rosanna (May 20, 2022). "Hyundai to build electric vehicles at Alabama, Georgia plants". WSFA. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  10. ^ Tomberlin, Michael (August 10, 2021). "Electric vehicles will drive Alabama's automotive industry going forward". Alabama Newscenter. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  11. ^ Tomberlin, Michael (July 29, 2022). "Alabama is charging up for electric vehicle evolution". Alabama Newscenter. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  12. ^ Wood, Cecilia (February 27, 2021). "Electric vehicles are growing in Alabama—here's what you need to know". Bham Now. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  13. ^ Seale, Michael (June 3, 2022). "15 electric vehicle charging stations in the Huntsville area". Hville Blast. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  14. ^ "Are there any electric car charging stations in Mobile, Alabama?". getjerry.com. February 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  15. ^ Bracey, Shawn (August 17, 2023). "Tuscumbia gets charging station for electric cars". WAAY-TV. Retrieved October 29, 2023.