Plug-in electric vehicles in Nevada
As of December 2021[update], there were about 17,000 electric vehicles in Nevada, accounting for 0.7% of vehicles in the state.[1] Electric vehicles account for about 4.6% of all vehicle sales in the state.[2]
Charging stations
[edit]In 2021, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission allocated US$100 million to electric vehicle infrastructure.[1]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$5.6 million to electric vehicle charging stations in Nevada.[3]
Manufacturing
[edit]Nevada has been proposed as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub, due to its large reserves of lithium, a key component of electric vehicle batteries.[4][5]
Public opinion
[edit]A poll conducted by Coltura in 2021 showed 52% of voters in Nevada supporting the state fully transitioning to electric cars by 2030.[6]
By region
[edit]Las Vegas
[edit]As of 2021[update], there are about 6,000 AC charging stations and 40 DC charging stations in the Las Vegas Valley.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Akers, Mick (February 7, 2022). "Going Green: Nevada sees jump in electric vehicle registration". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ Blair, Dennis C. (September 29, 2021). "Nevada leaders must sustain momentum on electric vehicles". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Rep. Lee announces over $5.5 million in electric vehicle funds heading to Nevada highways under bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act". February 10, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ Clark, Lauren (November 8, 2021). "Nevada might hold key for electric vehicle revolution". KSNV. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ Fischler, Jacob (April 9, 2022). "Biden goal for U.S. transition to electric vehicles cast into doubt at U.S. Senate hearing". Iowa Capital Dispatch. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Nevada Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030". Coltura. November 16, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2022 – via PR Newswire.
- ^ Hill, Jessica (October 17, 2021). "How Nevada is faring with goals to encourage use of electric vehicles". The Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 20, 2022.