As of December 31, 2023, Maryland has 92,722 registered plug-in electric vehicles, reflecting an increase of 29,978 in the past 12 months, according to MDOT/Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration data.
This noteworthy accomplishment represents a 48% rise, slightly less than the 51% increase observed in the preceding 12-month period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.
Goal of 300,000 by 2025
Despite remarkable progress, Maryland faces a challenge in reaching its ambitious targets. The state aimed for 60,000 Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) on the road by 2020 and an even more ambitious goal of 300,000 ZEVs by 2025. Aligned with the California Clean Cars Program adopted in 2007, these goals mandate vehicle manufacturers to sell a specified number of ZEVs in the state. Although Maryland was two years behind in meeting the 2020 target, the 2025 goal remains a substantial challenge. The ongoing growth in EV registrations indicates positive momentum, but achieving the state’s vision for electric vehicle sales will require sustained exponential growth in the rate of ZEV adoption to bridge the gap. I will continue to track the progress toward these goals here on PlugInSites.
Source: MVA Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Registration data obtained from Maryland Open Data Portal.
See also: Maryland EV Registrations Surpass 50,000 as of June 30, 2022.
