, there were 2,360
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 cha ...
s registered in
Washington, D.C.
)
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In 2021, the
Washington metropolitan area was ranked by ''
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid ...
'' as the fifth-best metropolitan area in the country for electric vehicle ownership.
Government policy
, the city government offers tax rebates of up to $7,500 for electric vehicle purchases.
Charging stations
, there were 289 public
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 in Washington, D.C.
[
In January 2022, the city council approved a requirement that all new buildings constructed designate at least 20% of public parking spaces to electric vehicle charging.
As of February 2022, it is illegal in Washington, D.C. to run electrical cords over public sidewalks. This has raised concerns that electric car owners will be unable to charge their cars at home, as many homes in the city do not have garages or driveways, which forces residents to park their cars on the street.]
See also
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References
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Transportation in Washington, D.C.