States and State Governments

DOE’s EV Readiness Scorecard and Tools

Designed to help estimate how much charging infrastructure a locality might need, determine how much exists now, and calculate the benefits of EVs.

California’s ZEV Regulation and Other Participating States

California’s ZEV regulation requires automobile companies to produce a certain percentage of ZEVs for sale in California, while ten other states and DC have adopted the ZEV crediting requirements that California imposes on automakers.

Report on Colorado Zero Emission Vehicle Program

A 2019 study on the impacts of Colorado adopting ZEV standards in line with California’s ZEV regulation, finding that the program would save Coloradans up to $65 million annually by 2025, and up to $2.2 billion a year by 2040.

New York’s SB 5820

Requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to study and make recommendations regarding the state's electric vehicle inventory and improvements to the state's electric vehicle infrastructure.

Oregon’s SB 1044

Allows schools to use an existing funding source to purchase electric buses and charging stations. The legislation also requires all light-duty vehicles owned or leased by the state of Oregon be EVs by 2029.