, there were about 23,000

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s registered in Pennsylvania.

Government policy

, the state government's official policy goal is to have 100% of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2035. , Pennsylvania offers tax rebates of up to $1,000 for electric vehicle purchases. , electric vehicles are subject to a tax of $0.0172 per

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of electricity of used. , there were 64 electric vehicles in the state fleet.

Charging stations

, there were 1,203 public

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s in Pennsylvania. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates to electric vehicle

s in Pennsylvania.

Public opinion

A 2022 poll conducted by Centrist Democrats of America of Pennsylvania voters showed that 6% of respondents were "very likely" to purchase an electric vehicle in the next two to three years.

By region

Erie

, there were 210 electric vehicles registered in Erie County.

Philadelphia

, there were 108 public charging stations in Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh

In November 2021, the

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Police Department introduced an electric vehicle, becoming the first police department in Pennsylvania to do so.

References

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