Transforming the grid: EVs are more than just cars
When most people think about electric vehicles, they often think about transportation, including lower fuel costs and no trips to the gas station. That’s all true. But it’s only part of the story. EVs aren’t just a better vehicle to get from A to B, they’re a critical piece of[…]
Total Cost of Ownership in California
Summary This analysis builds on a previous report, which analyzed the average total cost of ownership of a similar electric and gasoline vehicle. Since EV drivers in California generally experience a different cost of living than the country as a whole, including higher electricity prices on average and higher vehicle[…]
Driving towards a less perfect union?
On July 4, 2026, the U.S. will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This provides us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reflect on the state of our nation, where we have been, and where we are going. Eleven years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, the[…]
Is the U.S. sacrificing its automakers for oil?
2026 started out with a bang. Early in January, U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arresting them for narcoterrorism. Public statements quickly revealed that the underlying objective of the attack was to gain access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Abroad, the U.S. is pursuing[…]
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[…]
EVs still have the lowest total cost of ownership
The total cost of owning an electric vehicle changed on Oct. 1, 2025. That’s when no one could use the federal tax credits for new clean vehicles (a.k.a. 30D in the federal tax code), used clean vehicles (25E), and commercial clean vehicles (45W). These tax credits were designed to lower[…]
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[…]
