68,628 as of March 31 2023, to be exact. Out of about 5 million vehicles registered in the state! The Maryland Dept. of Transportation (MDOT) says more Marylanders are switching to EVs as incentives and rebates are offered, and infrastructure developed. Just 10 years ago, there were only 609 electric vehicles registered in the Old Line State. MD EV registrations are increasing now at a growing rate; about 1,500 a month.
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Zero emissions vehicles in MD; $63 million in funding
At the same time, the state is multiplying its EV charging network with the help of various infrastructure and discretionary grants. Right now, there are 1,348 charging stations with 3,772 outlets according to MDOT.
California has the most EV chargers, Louisiana has the least per capita, while Vermont has 139.7 electric vehicle chargers per 100,000 residents — the best state for charging stations
In September 2022, Maryland’s State Plan for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) was approved. The NEVI Formula Program apportions about $63 million to Maryland between federal fiscal years 2022-2026, before any set-asides, with approximately $9.3 million allocated for 2022. MD is aiming to have EV charging station with at least four fast chargers every 50 miles along alternative fuel corridors and interstates, and within one mile of these highways.
More details on these alternative fuel corridors
Maryland is building part of a nationwide network of EV chargers along highway corridors to ensure long distance travel throughout the Old Line State is range anxiety-free. By 2025, the MDOT hopes to have 300,000 registered electric vehicles in the state.
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And a decade later, Maryland wants all new vehicle sales to be electric. MD is already among the “Top 10 in the U.S.” for access to electric vehicle charging stations. Figures from the software firm, CoPilot, revealed Maryland has 56.4 EV chargers per 100,000 of population. By the end of March 2023, there were 11.3 electric cars registered per 1,000 people.
As of June 30, 2022, Maryland has 72 zip codes with more than 210 EVs registered and four zip codes with more than 1,000 registered EVs
EV incentives for Marylanders
The Biden Administration’s strict new pollution limits are designed to push EV sales to 67% of the market by 2032.If you’re thinking of buying an electric car, you may be able to take advantage of the Federal Income Tax Credit of up to $7,500.
There’s also a 40% rebate for the cost of EV charging gear and installation. The discount is for up to $700 for individuals, $4,000 for businesses, and $5,000 for retail service stations. There are even reduced electric rate through various utility rebate programs in MD. Maryland has several charging network providers for those who drive electric. SemaConnect, Blink, ChargePoint, EVgo, and Tesla are some of the companies that can charge locally.
Another incentive? You can process all EV paperwork from car title to registration online via eTags
MD is the best state to own an EV
A Bumper study in 2022 based on 11 metrics on state electric vehicle infrastructure and financial incentives, Maryland took the #1 spot for best state to own an electric vehicle. Following Maryland, the top states are New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. MD also topped the charts for having the best financial incentives to own an EV; Arkansas comes in last. Finally, Maryland holds the top spot for the most affordable state to own an electric vehicle.
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