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Plug-in electric vehicles in New Mexico

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As of April 2022, there were about 4,200 electric vehicles registered in New Mexico.[1] As of 2021, 1.7% of new vehicles sold in the state were electric.[2]

Government policy

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As of March 2022, the state government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.[3]

The first electric vehicles were added to the state fleet in 2019.[4]

Charging stations

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As of December 2021, there were about 250 public charging stations in New Mexico.[5]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$38 million to charging stations in New Mexico.[6]

Public opinion

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A poll conducted in November 2021 by Coltura shows 51% of New Mexico voters in support of requiring all new cars sold in the state to be electric by 2030.[7]

By region

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Albuquerque

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As of July 2022, there were about 60 public charging stations in Albuquerque.[8]

Santa Fe

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As of December 2020, there were about 30 public charging stations in Santa Fe.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Sosa, Karla (August 12, 2022). "New Mexico offering grants to build electric vehicle infrastructure". KRQE. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Wyland, Scott (May 4, 2022). "Proposal to require more electric car sales in New Mexico finds support". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ John, Marlee (March 17, 2022). "Does New Mexico offer tax rebates on electric cars?". getjerry.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  4. ^ Lee, Morgan (October 8, 2019). "New Mexico adds plug-in vehicles to core government fleet". Las Cruces Sun News. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  5. ^ Rushton, Griffin (December 9, 2021). "Bill calls for $10M for electric charging stations in New Mexico". Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  6. ^ "New Mexico to receive $38 million to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure". February 11, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "New Mexico Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030". Coltura. November 16, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022 – via PR Newswire.
  8. ^ Albizu, Breana (July 7, 2022). "More charging stations on the way for electric vehicles". KOAT. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  9. ^ Vitu, Teya (December 27, 2020). "PNM wants to make electric car ownership cheaper". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 27, 2022.