, there were about 7,000

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s registered in

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Government policy

, the state government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases. , the state government charges an annual registration fee of $214 for electric vehicles.

Charging stations

, there were 215 public AC level 2

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s and 19 DC charging stations in Indiana. The

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, signed into law in November 2021, allocates nearly to charging stations in Indiana. In July 2021, the

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and

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began testing pavement that can charge electric vehicles while they are driving; this project is the first of its kind in the United States.

Manufacturing

Indiana was historically a manufacturing hub for gasoline-powered cars, which has led many electric vehicle manufacturers to establish manufacturing hubs in the state.

By region

Indianapolis

, there were about 400 public charging stations in the

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Terre Haute

, there were two public DC charging stations in

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References

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