, there were about 25,000

electric vehicle An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion. It can be powered by a collector system, with electricity from extravehicular sources, or it can be powered autonomously by a battery (sometimes c ...

s registered in

Connecticut Connecticut () is the southernmost state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its cap ...

. About 25% of vehicles registered in the state between July and December 2021 were electric.

Government policy

, the state government offers tax rebates of up to $4,250 for purchases of electric vehicles.

Charging stations

, the state government offers tax rebates of $500 for home installations of AC level 2

charging station A charging station, also known as a charge point or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), is a piece of equipment that supplies electrical power for charging plug-in electric vehicles (including electric cars, electric trucks, electric ...

s. The

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and originally in the House as the INVEST in America ActH.R. 3684, is a United States federal statute enacted by the 117th United States Congres ...

, signed into law in November 2021, allocates to charging stations in Connecticut.

By region

Bridgeport

, there were about 1,300 electric vehicles registered in

Greenwich Greenwich ( , ,) is a town in south-east London, England, within the ceremonial county of Greater London. It is situated east-southeast of Charing Cross. Greenwich is notable for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwic ...

, 1,000 in Stamford, and 900 in Westport.

References

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Road transportation in Connecticut