Plug-in electric vehicles in Iowa
As of 2022[update], there were about 8,400 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid vehicles) in Iowa, equivalent to 0.2% of all vehicles in the state.[1]
Government policy
[edit]As of 2022[update], the state government offers tax rebates of up to $500 for electric vehicle purchases.[2]
As of 2022[update], the state government charges a $130 annual fee for electric vehicle registration.[3]
Charging stations
[edit]As of April 2022[update], there were 296 public charging station locations with 619 charging ports in Iowa.[4]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$51 million to charging stations in Iowa.[5]
As of 2022[update], the state government has plans to build "alternative fuel corridors", with charging stations located every 50 miles (80 km), along I-29, I-35, I-80, and I-380.[6]
By region
[edit]Ames
[edit]As of 2022[update], there were 12 public charging stations in Ames.[6]
Cedar Rapids
[edit]As of 2022[update], there were 16 public charging stations in Cedar Rapids.[6]
Des Moines
[edit]As of 2022[update], there were about 1,900 electric vehicles registered in Polk County.[1]
As of 2022[update], there were 39 public charging stations in Des Moines.[6]
In June 2022, Polk County announced plans to introduce the first electric vehicles to the county fleet within 12 months.[7]
Dubuque
[edit]As of January 2023[update], there were no electric vehicles in the Dubuque municipal fleet.[8]
Iowa City
[edit]As of December 2021[update], there were 883 electric vehicles registered in Johnson County.[9]
As of 2022[update], there were 33 public charging stations in Iowa City and Coralville combined.[6]
Quad Cities
[edit]As of 2022[update], there were 11 public charging stations in Davenport.[6]
Sioux City
[edit]As of August 2022[update], there were two public charging stations in Sioux City.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Alexander, Amber (April 1, 2022). "In the race for electric cars, biofuels hold Iowans back". Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kunze, Nick (April 27, 2022). "Iowa Electric Vehicle Incentives". getjerry.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Opsahl, Robin (June 24, 2021). "Iowa one of the worst states to own, buy an electric vehicle, according to new report". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Stephens, Luna (April 3, 2022). "Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska". Nebraska News Service. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "Iowa receiving $51M to expand electric vehicle charging station access statewide". KCRG. February 10, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Jordan, Erin (July 10, 2022). "More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Iowa". The Gazette. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ Rood, Lee (June 14, 2022). "As gas prices soar, Polk County government to begin shift to electric cars". Des Moines Register. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Dubuque to replace city-owned vehicles with electric vehicles". KCRG-TV. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023 – via KSWO.
- ^ Knupp, Sam (April 17, 2022). "Electric vehicle ownership increasing in Johnson County, Iowa DOT measures". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Deckert, Taylor (August 2, 2022). "IDOT releases plans for more Electric Vehicle charging stations". Siouxland News. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
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