Plug-in electric vehicles in Maine

As of April 2022^[update], there were about 6,000 electric vehicles in Maine.^[1] As of 2021^[update], 2.4% of new vehicles sold in the state were electric.^[2]

Government policy

As of March 2022^[update], the state government offers tax rebates of $2,000 for electric vehicle purchases, and $1,000 for plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases.^[3] Maine's climate action plan calls for getting 219,000 electric vehicles on Maine roads by 2030. In 2023, only about 9,500 electric vehicles were registered in Maine.^[4]

Charging stations

As of 2021^[update], there were 265 charging stations in Maine.^[5] According to Forbes Advisor in 2023, Maine ranks number 4 nationally on its list of the electric vehicle charger access based on the ratio of electric vehicles to vehicle charging stations in the state.^[6]

Manufacturing

Maine contains a large number of deposits of lithium, a key component of electric vehicle batteries, including the largest deposit in the country in Newry. These deposits have led Maine to be proposed as a hub for mining lithium for use in batteries.^[7][8]

By region

Portland

As of June 2021^[update], there were 250 public charging stations in Portland.^[9]