Vermont Business Magazine Vermont now has nearly 18,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads, a 41% increase in the number of EVs on the road since last year, according to data from Drive Electric Vermont. The surge in EV adoption shows Green Mountain State residents are embracing the savings and simplicity of driving electric—and the environmental benefits of driving cleaner vehicles ahead of Earth Day.
Vermont recorded 17,939 registered EVs as of January 2025, according to Department of Motor Vehicles registration data tracked by Drive Electric Vermont and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
More than 12% of all new cars registered in Vermont last year had a plug, according to the Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association. Used EV registrations are also growing, with pre-owned EVs making up about 15% of newly registered EVs in the state. Other Vermont EV benchmarks include:
- Nearly 18,000 EVs means Vermont has doubled its fleet of EVs in just the last two years.
- Vermont now has 459 public EV chargers, including 92 Level 3 DC Fast Chargers.
- 60% of Vermont’s EVs are all-electric vehicles (AEVs) powered entirely by a battery, while 40% are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that run on a battery or a gas-powered engine.
- Top-selling EVs in the fourth quarter of 2024 included the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV (113 sold), the Nissan Ariya EV (94), the Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV (93), the Telsa Model Y EV (70), and the Ford F-150 Lightning EV (62).
- Vermont took six years to register its first 5,000 EVs—the last 5,000 were added in just the last year.
- This EV success is among the reasons why Vermont was ranked first in the nation by the Natural Resources Defense Council for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation system.
“It’s only getting easier for Vermonters to drive electric,” said Michele Boomhower, Director of the Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development for the Vermont Department of Transportation. “Today there are more types of EVs than ever, including electric trucks and SUVs with all-wheel drive options that Vermonters rely on. And Vermont now has more than 450 public EV chargers, including 92 DC Fast Chargers that can quickly recharge most EVs in as little as 20 minutes.”
Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn said at Governor Scott’s regular press conference on Wednesday (about 43:50) that the state is waiting for the federal government to set new NEVI rules in the use of money set aside during the Biden Administration. He said the state has worked with private entities like Norwich Technologies to build out the charging infrastructure. Flynn said many other states have not embraced EVs or charging in the same way Vermont has. The governor said it is clear the state needs many more fast chargers.
Nucar Automall is helping EV drivers stay charged up by installing more than a dozen EV chargers at its new St. Albans dealership. They’re one of more than 50 dealerships supported by Efficiency Vermont’s EV dealer incentive programs getting help to invest in the equipment, tools, and training needed to sell and service EVs. (A list of participating dealers is on Efficiency Vermont’s website.) Through the EV Readiness Incentive—administered through the Efficiency Excellence Network—they’ve received $25,000 in incentives for installing 15 charging stations at their St. Albans dealership. It’s helping new buyers and existing drivers keep their EVs and PHEVs charged up.
NUCAR Drive Electric Vermont Ford Mustang Mach-E. Courtesy photos.
“Having these chargers on the lot makes it easier for customers to see just how simple charging an EV can be,” said Ryan Ortiz, General Manager at Nucar Automall of St. Albans. “We’re excited to add Nucar’s new chargers to Vermont’s growing network that makes it easy and convenient for drivers to charge.”
Easy charging at home or on the road isn’t the only way EVs are becoming more accessible. “More types of EVs on the market make it easier to find the right electric vehicle that fits your family, commute, and situation,” Ortiz added. “With more EVs coming off leases, now’s also a great time for buyers looking for less expensive pre-owned electric vehicles—making EVs more affordable, too.”
Drive Electric Vermont’s newly revamped website means more EV resources are just a click—or smartphone tap—away. A mobile-friendly design makes learning about new EVs, incentives, and charging resources easier than ever. The website also includes information on adding chargers at businesses and municipalities, including available incentives. Plus, there are more resources for rental property owners and owners of multiunit housing to bring EV chargers to their parking facilities.
The Drive Electric Vermont website has details on federal and utility incentives available now for buying or leasing new or used EVs in Vermont. Those incentives can save drivers thousands of dollars. Learn how much you could save and take the new website for a test drive at DriveElectricVT.com.
About Drive Electric Vermont
Drive Electric Vermont is a statewide public-private partnership of policymakers, industry leaders, and citizens accelerating transportation electrification in the Green Mountain State. Our work is coordinated by clean energy nonprofit VEIC and includes EV education and outreach, charging infrastructure development, EV incentive program support, and stakeholder coordination.
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