Plug-in electric vehicles in Montana

As of January 2022, 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

As of March 2022, the state government charges the same annual registration fees for gasoline-powered and electric vehicles.[3]

Charging stations

As of April 2022, 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, 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

Missoula

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

  1. ^ Willardson, Melanie (April 18, 2022). "Montana to get 40-50 more electric vehicle charging stations". MontanaRightNow.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. ^ Eggert, Amanda (June 28, 2022). "DEQ seeks comment on electric vehicle charging station build-out plan". Montana Free Press. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  3. ^ John, Marlee (March 11, 2022). "Do electric cars pay more license fees in Montana?". getjerry.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Kayden, Marley (April 26, 2022). "Electric vehicle movement faces major roadblocks". NewsNation. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Lutey, Tom (February 13, 2022). "Electric vehicles pose challenges for Montana highway plans". Longview News-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  6. ^ Dresser, Maggie (August 9, 2022). "Montana Rolls Out Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Plan". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  7. ^ Kidston, Martin (June 24, 2022). "Missoula eyes electric vehicle infrastructure, alternative fuel corridors". KPAX. Retrieved September 8, 2022.