When compared to states, the District ranks No. 2 for sales of electrified vehicles in the second quarter, including pure EVs, hybrids and hybrid plug-ins, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Its quarterly report said 20.6% of new vehicles purchased by D.C. residents in the second quarter were electric vehicles, behind only California at 23.7%. By metro, the D.C. metro ranks No. 5 for EV sales.
One reason for strong EV sales in the District may be incentives.
“D.C. offers up to $1,000 for the cost of installing a charger for private residences, but also a larger tax credit for those who are installing nonresidential chargers that contribute to the infrastructure,” said Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelley Blue Book. “And in some cases, you can get a reduced registration fee.”
Incentives for public charging stations in the District are up to $10,000. Registration fees for EVs are reduced for the first two years in addition to other incentives available.
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