Plug-in electric vehicles in Delaware

As of March 2021, there were about 4,000 electric vehicles in Delaware.[1] As of May 2023, there were just 142 charging locations located in Delaware, putting Delaware in the bottom 10 states for charging stations in the US. [2] According to official sources (see above source) only 11 new charging stations have been added in the past two years. Information for Delaware's laws and incentives for electric vehicles can be found at the United States Department of Energy's Alternative Fuel Data Center. [3]

Government policy

As of May 2022, the state government offers tax rebates of up to $2,500 for battery electric vehicle purchases, and $1,000 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.[4] Listed under the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, it provides a cash rebate that must be applied within 90 days of the purchase of the vehicle. [5]

Charging stations

As of July 2022, there were 131 public charging stations in Delaware, with 25 of them offering DC charging.[6] By July 2023, municipalities of over 30,000 must establish a permitting procedure for the development of electric charging stations. [7]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$18 million to charging stations in Delaware.[8]

As of August 2022, the state government recognizes I-95, US-13, US-113, and DE-1 as potential charging station corridors, with plans for charging stations every 50 miles (80 km).[9]

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) also offers rebates to lower the cost of electric charging stations that can be installed at multi-family or public places. [10]

Potential policy changes

As of April 2023, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is considering whether or not to implement the Advanced Clear Car II [11] standards developed by California.[12] Delaware would be the 15th state to adopt these principles, and would join a growing list of states attempting to provide an increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles to state vehicle dealerships, with the plan to have zero emission-based vehicles by the year 2035.[13]

By county

Kent

As of July 2022, there were 42 battery electric vehicles and 47 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered in Kent County.[14]

New Castle

In October 2021, New Castle County enacted an ordinance requiring 10% of parking spaces in new residential buildings constructed to be equipped with EV charging infrastructure.[15]

Sussex

The Seaford municipal government announced the city's first public charging station in January 2022.[16]

References

  1. ^ McAneny, DJ (November 17, 2021). "DNREC announces $1.4M in grants for installation of electric vehicle charging stations". WDEL. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "Alternative Fueling Station Counts By State". Alternative Fuels Data Center. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Delaware Laws and Incentives". Department of Energy Alternative Fuel Data Center. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ^ Gonzalez, Sabrina (May 13, 2022). "Electric vehicle rebate extended through end of 2022". Delaware Business Times. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Electric Vehicle Offers & Information". DelawareCoop. January 1, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "How Delaware is bolstering electric vehicles usage and incentivizing residents". Delaware Public Media. July 22, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  7. ^ "Senate Bill 187, 151st General Assembly 2021-2022". Delaware General Assembly. June 15, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  8. ^ Perez-Gonzalez, Johnny (August 10, 2022). "Delaware launches initiative to expand electric vehicle charging". WHYY. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  9. ^ Greene, Sean (August 10, 2022). "Delaware to expand EV charging stations along major highways". WDEL. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates". May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations: All New Passenger Vehicles Sold in California to be Zero Emissions by 2035". California Air Resources Board. June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  12. ^ Barrish, Cris (April 6, 2023). "Delaware debates proposed electric vehicle mandate for new cars in 2035". WHYY. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  13. ^ McVety, Molly (April 12, 2023). "Delaware hopes to phase out sale of new gas-powered cars. What to know about the proposal". Delaware Online. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  14. ^ Brady, Mackenzie (September 29, 2022). "Chestertown sees 25 electric vehicle charging stations". Kent County News. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  15. ^ Schmidt, Sophia (October 27, 2021). "Weaker version of residential electric vehicle charging ordinance passes New Castle County Council". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  16. ^ Steele, Kelli (January 26, 2022). "City of Seaford latest to install electric vehicle charging stations". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved December 20, 2022.