State Electric Vehicle Benefits

The total global warming emissions from EVs—including manufacturing, driving, and disposal—are about half the emissions of a comparable gasoline car over its lifetime. As more EVs hit the road, the nation will consume less oil, which could help alleviate pollution-related health problems caused by burning gasoline and diesel fuel.

UCS analyzed these benefits state-by-state and found that:

• Electric vehicles are cheaper than gasoline-powered cars to fuel and maintain, and incentives are available to help bring down the cost of new and used EVs
• Transitioning our transportation system to EVs is good for the climate, good for public health, and can help create good jobs
• Charging infrastructure is increasing and continued investment is improving access to charging
• EVs can be a viable option for rural drivers, who tend to drive longer distances on average

Click on the links to view the benefits for each state.

Alabama |Alaska | Arkansas | Arizona | California | Colorado Connecticut | Delaware | DC | Florida |Georgia | Hawaiʻi Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |Kentucky
Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan Minnesota | Missouri | Mississippi | Montana | Nebraska
New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | Nevada
New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma
Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina
South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont
Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia
Wyoming

UCS originally published this set of analyses in 2019 but have updated them to reflect current data.