From a recent college grad: Funding a better future is always worth it
I vividly remember the first time I saw the brand-new electric vehicle charging stations in a Walgreens parking lot when I had just started high school. I knew that these would be the first of many new accommodations for the cool and sustainable technology of the future. I had grown[…]
A dream campaign cut short: How funding cuts are silencing EV driver stories
When Lindsey Perkins, communications and marketing director, got the news that the Department of Energy chose to fund Plug In America’s proposal for a nationwide EV education campaign, she was thrilled. This was the first marketing campaign of scale she conceptualized that she would have the opportunity to execute since[…]
The Road Ahead for Electric Vehicles
The EV tax credits went out with a bang. EV sales for both new and used EVs surged as buyers rushed to take advantage of great deals before the tax credits’ premature end. The prevailing EV sales forecasts anticipate low sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by a[…]
The facts about EV fire safety
Whether you drive an EV or not, you have likely encountered sensationalized stories and claims about EV battery fires. EV fire incidents have been used to justify charging station siting restrictions in Illinois, battery sourcing requirements in South Korea, shipping restrictions in Alaska, and other policies around the world. But is this new vehicle[…]
National Drive Electric Month 2025 SCE Grant Recipient Announcement
Plug In America is pleased to announce the 2025 National Drive Electric Month (NDEM) Edison International grantees. Three grants were awarded, which will support four events in total. Congratulations to the event organizers, listed below, who have been chosen to receive this special funding. We encourage you to support these[…]
12 ways the megabill hurts EV adoption
On July 4, 2025, a tax-and-spending bill officially named “The Act” was signed into law. The new law handed out billions of dollars in fossil-fuel subsidies while actively dismantling EV and clean energy incentives, programs, and regulations. We’re calling it the dirty dozen, 12 ways this legislation directly or indirectly[…]
Plug In America’s EV Support Program: Making Your Switch to Electric Easy
Making the leap to an EV or maximizing the one you already own can raise many practical questions: Will an EV fit my lifestyle? Which incentives can I claim? How do I choose the right home charger? For the last six years, Plug In America has successfully operated and supported[…]
Carmax, Carvana, and automotive stakeholders urge Congress to keep EV tax credits
As we’ve previously explained, cutting the EV tax credits now would be a costly mistake. If the EV tax credits are rolled back: People will lose hundreds of thousands of jobs, and companies will lose billions of dollars in investments. Since January, uncertainty about federal support for clean energy projects[…]
EV Tax Credits Are Working—Cutting Them Now Would Be a Costly Mistake
If you already drive an EV, you might wonder, “Why all the fuss about EV tax credits?” Maybe you already took advantage of the federal tax credit or bought your EV without it because you care about tech, climate, or long-term savings. In EV-friendly areas, with Teslas and Bolts everywhere,[…]
Congress is pushing a punitive tax on EV drivers
As part of the Budget Reconciliation bill, Congressional leadership has proposed an annual car tax of $250 on EV drivers and $100 on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This car tax only targets low- or zero-pollution vehicles. Gas guzzlers get a free pass. If this car tax passes, $250 will[…]
PlugStar program ramping up: Training and supporting EV retailers in all 50 states
If you’re an EV driver, you probably tested, leased, or purchased your EV at a local store. For the last decade, automakers and dealers have progressively increased their EV inventory, improving the EV experience for customers nationwide. If you had an enjoyable and successful visit, the store was likely PlugStar[…]
it’s electric, a New York-based company, is partnering with property owners and installing public curbside charging with a twist
This is part of a collection of case studies that focus on creative charging solutions for EV drivers in multifamily housing. For more information and the full collection, visit our Charging Solutions for EV Drivers in Multifamily Housing hub. Challenge For EV drivers in cities, charging can be difficult to[…]
