Plug-in electric vehicles in Kansas
As of May 2022[update], there were 3,130 electric vehicles registered in Kansas, equivalent to 0.12% of all vehicles in the state.[1]
Government policy
[edit]As of 2021[update], the state government charges a $100 registration fee for electric vehicles, compared to a standard fee of $30–40.[2]
Charging stations
[edit]As of April 2022[update], there were 487 public charging station locations with 1,013 charging ports in Kansas.[3]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$39.5 million to charging stations in Kansas.[4]
As of February 2022[update], the state government recognizes I-35 and I-70 as potential charging corridors, with plans for charging stations to be located every 50 miles (80 km).[5]
By region
[edit]Kansas City
[edit]In July 2022, Panasonic announced plans to build a US$4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in De Soto, which would be the largest in the state.[6]
Lawrence
[edit]As of September 2022[update], there were 26 public charging stations in Lawrence.[7]
Manhattan
[edit]As of September 2022[update], there were 19 public charging stations in Manhattan.[7]
Wichita
[edit]Wichita introduced the first electric bus to its municipal fleet in January 2020, becoming the first local government in Kansas to do so.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "See how many electric vehicles are registered in Kansas". Atchison Globe Now. May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Clement, David; Hicks, Elizabeth (July 19, 2021). "Why the electric vehicle revolution may never happen in Kansas". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- ^ Stephens, Luna (April 3, 2022). "Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska". Nebraska News Service. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ Witt, Josh (September 16, 2022). "With plan approved, KDOT set to land $39.5 million in federal funding for EV charging". Wichita Business Journal. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ McMillan, Laura (February 4, 2022). "Kansas to get more electric vehicle charging stations". KSNW. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ "Panasonic to bring billion-dollar electric vehicle battery plant for Tesla to Kansas". KWCH. July 13, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ a b Rosenberg, Martin (September 20, 2022). "Kansas Awaits a Jolt in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations". Flatland. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ Grimmett, Brian (December 12, 2019). "Electric Buses Arrive In Kansas Soon As Wichita Says It's Done Buying Diesel Models". KCUR. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
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