Plug-in electric vehicles in Nebraska

As of September 2022, there were about 2,600 electric vehicles in Nebraska, equivalent to 0.2% of all vehicles in the state.[1]

Government policy

As of April 2022, the state government offers tax rebates of up to $4,000 for electric vehicle purchases.[2]

As of 2022, the state government charges a $75 annual registration fee for electric vehicles.[3] Including all fees and taxes, EV drivers pay approximately $78 more in tax every year than similar fossil-fuel powered car drivers.[4]

Politicians who have led the effort to implement these fees have been found to have received significant funding from the oil and gas industry.[5] In addition, organizations funded by the oil and gas industry, such as ALEC, are actively pushing for fee increases.[6]

Charging stations

As of April 2022, there were 181 public charging station locations with 383 charging ports in Nebraska.[7]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$30 million to charging stations in Nebraska.[8]

As of 2022, the state government recognizes the following highways as potential "alternative fuel corridors", with charging stations every 50 miles (80 km): I-80, US-6, and NE-31.[9]

By region

Lincoln

As of 2020, there were about 500 electric vehicles registered in Lincoln.[10]

Omaha

References

  1. ↑ Schammert, Bill (September 14, 2022). "Nebraska gets $30 million to enhance electric vehicle charging network". KETV. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ Grant, Georgina (April 27, 2022). "Nebraska Electric Vehicle Incentives". getjerry.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ↑ Scott, Victoria (February 25, 2022). "Nebraska Might Double EV Registration Fees to Make Up for Lost Gas Taxes". The Drive. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  4. ↑ Moe Khatib (January 23, 2024). "EV drivers in 36 states pay a surplus of fees each year". EV Hub. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ Fred Lambert (March 18, 2026). "New EV fee proposals charge owners 2-3x what gas drivers pay in federal tax". Electrek. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ Ben Jervey (September 11, 2019). "Fees on Electric Cars, Inspired by Koch Network, Are Unfairly Penalizing Drivers, Says Consumer Reports". DeSmog. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ Stephens, Luna (April 3, 2022). "Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska". Nebraska News Service. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  8. ↑ Petersen, Abbie (June 10, 2022). "'This makes it a lot easier': Consumers look to electric cars as gas prices rise". KETV. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  9. ↑ "NDOT seeking input on electric vehicle charging investment". KSNB. June 7, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via KNOP.
  10. ↑ "LES continues adapting Lincoln for electric cars". KOLN. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
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