Plug-in electric vehicles in Montana
As of January 2022[update], there were about 2,900 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid vehicles) in Montana, equivalent to 0.18% of all light-duty vehicles in the state.[1][2]
Government
[edit]As of March 2022[update], the state government charges the same annual registration fees for gasoline-powered and electric vehicles.[3]
Charging stations
[edit]As of April 2022[update], there were 80 public charging stations in Montana.[4]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$42.9 million to charging stations in Montana.[5]
As of 2022[update], the state government plans to build "alternative fuel corridors", with charging stations located at least every 50 miles (80 km), along I-15, I-90, I-94, US-2, and US-93.[6]
By region
[edit]Missoula
[edit]The Missoula and Missoula County governments have requested that the state government designate US-12, MT-83, and MT-200 as alternative fuel corridors, in addition to the existing designated highways.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Willardson, Melanie (April 18, 2022). "Montana to get 40-50 more electric vehicle charging stations". MontanaRightNow.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Eggert, Amanda (June 28, 2022). "DEQ seeks comment on electric vehicle charging station build-out plan". Montana Free Press. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- ^ John, Marlee (March 11, 2022). "Do electric cars pay more license fees in Montana?". getjerry.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- ^ Kayden, Marley (April 26, 2022). "Electric vehicle movement faces major roadblocks". NewsNation. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Lutey, Tom (February 13, 2022). "Electric vehicles pose challenges for Montana highway plans". Longview News-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ Dresser, Maggie (August 9, 2022). "Montana Rolls Out Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Plan". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ Kidston, Martin (June 24, 2022). "Missoula eyes electric vehicle infrastructure, alternative fuel corridors". KPAX. Retrieved September 8, 2022.