As of May 2023, there were 4,750 electric vehicles registered in Alabama, equivalent to 0.1% of all vehicles registered in the state.[1]

Government policy

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

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

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

By region

Birmingham

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

Huntsville

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

Mobile

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

The Shoals

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

References

  1. Crane, Lisa (May 9, 2023). "Get the Facts: Electric vehicles". WVTM-TV. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  2. 1 2 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.
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