Members

The 23 member jurisdictions of the ZEV Alliance work collaboratively and with a range of stakeholders toward a collective goal of making all passenger and medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales in their jurisdictions zero-emission vehicles as fast as possible, and no later than 2050.

Austria

Population: 8,900,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 50,873
      • PHEV: 16,419
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 18.9%
      • PHEV: 6.1%

Website: Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)

Key ZEV Policies:

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

Baden-Württemberg

Population: 11,070,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 84.491
      • PHEV: 34.558
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 21%
      • PHEV: 8.5%

Website: Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)

Key ZEV Policies:

  • Climate Act of 2023 sets binding climate protection targets for 2030 (including sectoral greenhouse gas targets) and 2040
  • Strategic Dialogue for the Automotive Sector promotes collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders, including major auto manufacturers, to transition to sustainable and smart technologies while supporting the economy of the state
  • Mobility and Climate Concept sets out five priorities which will be implemented jointly by state and local agencies: More cars powered by renewable energy, more freight transported by climate-neutral means, less car traffic in municipalities, more trips to be done walking or by bike, and double public transport usage

 

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Kraftfahrt Bundesamt.

British Columbia

Population: 5,200,00

ZEV sales share in 2023: BEV & PHEV: 26.4%

Website: British Columbia Clean Transportation Policies & Programs

Key ZEV Policies:

  • Go Electric is helping B.C. make the shift to cleaner transportation. The program makes it easier for people and businesses to buy and own an EV
  • The Province of British Columbia passed the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act, or ZEV Act, on May 30, 2019. The ZEV Act and other key legislation and regulation pieces in B.C. are covered in the ZEV Act page

 

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Statistics Canada.

California

Population: 39,000,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 378,791
      • PHEV: 59,425
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 22.8%
      • PHEV: 3.6%

Resources:

 

Key ZEV Policies:

  • The California Air Resources Board’s regulations require manufacturers to develop and commercialize zero-emission technologies, while supporting programs increase or accelerate user uptake of those technologies.
  • California offers a number of incentives to accelerate ZEV uptake of light-, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle types, and the infrastructure to support their use. Lower-income consumers are eligible for additional monetary incentives through the stat’’s grants and assistance programs. 
  • California’s comprehensive state government ZEV Market Development Strategy and related local government ZEV readiness efforts are key drivers for coordination and action.

 

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

Canada

Population: 38,000,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 141,941
      • PHEV: 43,087
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 7.1%
      • PHEV: 1.8%

Resources:

 

Key ZEV Policies:

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Statistics Canada.

Chile

Population: 19,500,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 1,436
      • PHEV: 583
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 1%
      • PHEV: 0%

Key ZEV Policies:

  • In 2013, Chile became the first Latin American country to adopt fuel economy labeling. Furthermore, in 2014, the government started placing a fee on vehicles that do not meet fuel economy standards, while offering tax exemptions for electric vehicles.
  • At the end of 2020, the government released its National Green Hydrogen Strategy. With its abundant renewable resources (i.e., solar and wind) the country could potentially produce 160 Mton of green hydrogen yearly. This will help displace fossil fuel consumption for medium- and heavy-duty trucking.
  • In 2021, Chile announced its National Electromobility Strategy, which lists several key measures to accelerate progress toward cleaner vehicles and reach carbon neutrality by 2050 (e.g., developing incentive programs, introducing new business models, and designing a national plan for charging infrastructure expansion). The National Strategy also announced several key targets, including reaching 100% of new ZEV sales for cars, public transport, and large mobile machinery (e.g., mining equipment) by 2035.

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

Connecticut

Population: 3,620,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 9,737
      • PHEV: 4,988
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 7%
      • PHEV: 3.6%

Key ZEV Policies:

  • Under its Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR), as of January 2024, Connecticut offers a standard incentive up to $9,500 for the purchase or lease of new ZEVs. Used ZEVs are also available and can receive an incentive of up to $15,000.
  • As of January 2024, the utility Eversource provides incentives for the purchase and installation of chargers for both commercial (up to $250,000) and residential settings (up to $1,000). An incentive of $200 is also offered to residents who enroll in the demand response managed charging program.
  • Connecticut signed the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work collaboratively with other U.S. states and Québec toward ensuring that at least 30% of medium and heavy-duty vehicles be ZEV sales by 2030 and to reach 100% by 2050.

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

Costa Rica

Population: 5,100,00

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • 4,274BEV
      • 37 PHEV
    • ZEV sales share in 2023:
      • N/A
      • N/A

Website: Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE)

Key ZEV Policies:

  • In 2019, Costa Rica launched its National Decarbonization Plan (2018-2050) with a strong focus on decarbonizing the public transport system (buses, taxis, passenger trains). By 2025, the country aims to have 85% of its public transport system to be zero-emission.
  • In 2018, the government launched Law 9518 -Incentive and Promotion for Electric Transportation- to create a regulatory framework for promoting electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. It proposes fiscal incentives (i.e., tax exemptions) to private drivers to encourage the purchase of new and used electric cars and the installation of charging infrastructure. The law also introduces non-fiscal incentives (e.g., parking preferential) to be established through municipal agreements.
  • Building from the National Energy Plan and Law 9518, the National Electric Transportation Plan (PNTE) 2018-2030 supports the transition towards clean energy through the electrification of transportation. The plan is organized across three main strategic axes (i.e., private, public, and government transportation), under which actions have been defined to achieve the electrification of the transport sector. 

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

Germany

Population: 83,000,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 545,138
      • PHEV: 174,515
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 17.6%
      • PHEV: 5.6%

Website: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Key ZEV Policies:

  • To provide easy access to fast charging for everyone, i.e., even in remote regions where market conditions do not attract enough charging providers, the federal government has launched a tender for 1,000 fast charging locations to be set up. The tender guarantees that this so-called “Deutschland-Netz” (“Network for all Germany”) comes at the lowest possible cost and at speedy pace: https://nationale-leitstelle.de/en/foerdern/deutschlandnetz/
  • To accelerate the uptake of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles the federal government has introduced a high CO2 price of 200 € per ton in the highway toll scheme which charges for infrastructure costs, emissions and noise. Zero-emission trucks are fully exempt from all toll components until end of 2025 and afterwards, they continue to be exempt from the CO2 surcharge and pay only 25% of the infrastructure charge. https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/lorry-toll-co2-2196348
  • The most powerful instrument to bring more EV on Germany’s roads is the EU CO2 emission standards for new cars and vans. They require manufacturers to bring down emissions of new vehicles at a rapid pace. From 2035 onwards only fully zero-emission vehicles meet the standards. https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/transport/road-transport-reducing-co2-emissions-vehicles/co2-emission-performance-standards-cars-and-vans_en

Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

Maryland

Population: 6,180,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 23,663
      • PHEV: 7,505
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 9.1%
      • PHEV: 3.1%

Key ZEV Policies:

  • Maryland signed the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work collaboratively with other U.S. states and Québec toward ensuring that at least 30% of medium and heavy-duty vehicles be ZEV sales by 2030 and to reach 100% by 2050.
  • As of January 2024, the government presents several incentives to accelerate ZEV adoption and charging infrastructure deployment. This includes the Maryland Excise tax Credit, which provides up to $3,000 for the purchase of a new ZEV, and an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment rebate program to support the purchase and installation of a charger (up to $700 for residential and $5,000 for commercial)
  • In 2023, Maryland adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars II to reach 100% new ZEV sales in the light-duty vehicle segment by 2035. As of April 2024, The State is also in the process of adopting California’s Advanced Clean Truck program to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks


Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

Massachusetts

Population: 7,000,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 24,716
      • PHEV: 12,172
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 8.4%
      • PHEV: 4.1%

Key ZEV Policies:

  • Massachusetts signed the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work collaboratively with other U.S. states and Québec toward ensuring that at least 30% of medium and heavy-duty vehicles be ZEV sales by 2030 and to reach 100% by 2050.
  • Through its Massachusetts Offers rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) the state provides incentives for cars and trucks. As of January 2024, residents can receive an incentive of up to $6,000 for the purchase of a new or used car. Meanwhile, commercial fleets can receive up to $90,000 for the purchase or the lease of a zero-emission truck.
  • In December 2022, Massachusetts adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars II to reach 100% new ZEV sales in the light-duty vehicle segment by 2035, as well as the California’s Advanced Clean Truck program to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks.


Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

Netherlands

Population: 17,500,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 122,272
      • PHEV: 47,053
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 27.7%
      • PHEV:10.6%

Website: Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Key ZEV Policies:

  1. The National Climate Agreement introduces the  target to achieve 100% of new passenger car sales to be zero-emission by no later than 2030
  2. The Subsidy Scheme for Electric Passenger Cars for Private Individuals (SEPP) is one of the incentive schemes that the government provides to accelerate the transition towards ZEVs. As of January of 2024, it offers an incentive of €2,950 for a new electric car (€2,000 for a used one). Subsidies of up to €115,200 are also for the purchase of zero-emission trucks through the Purchase Subsidy for Zero-Emission Trucks (AanZET) program.
  3. In 2019, the government also introduced its National Infrastructure Agenda, which aims to make charging events convenient and accessible nationwide. It brings all relevant stakeholders under a common vision to accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure and to ensure that future demand for ZEVs will be met. It builds on 5 main pillars, including:
    • The creation of a high-coverage network of charging infrastructure
    • The use of data to strategically inform the placement of public charging infrastructure
    • Making information on chargers accessible (e.g., location and availability, rates)
    • Ensuring a good balance of all types of charging infrastructure across all modalities
    • Using future-proof charging infrastructure and smart charging to prevent electricity grid capacity overload.


Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

New Jersey

Population: 9,290,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 52,998
      • PHEV: 13,456
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 11.1%
      • PHEV: 2.8%

Website: https://dep.nj.gov/

Key ZEV Policies:

  • New Jersey has adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars II program to reach 35% new ZEV sales by 2030, and the Advanced Clean Truck programs to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles
  • New Jersey offers incentives to purchase light and heavy-duty vehicles
  • In January of 2024, New Jersey State adopted the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act, making it the first U.S state to propose an extended producer law for the proper management of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries


Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

New York

Population: 19,600,000

    • ZEV sales in 2023:
      • BEV: 46,452
      • PHEV: 29,320
    • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
      • BEV: 5.8%
      • PHEV: 3.6%

Website: Department of Environmental Conservation

Key ZEV Policies:

  • New York State has adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars, Advanced Clean Cars II, and Advanced Clean Truck programs to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
  • New York offers incentives for the purchase of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.
  • New York adopted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in 2019 to address climate change and reach net zero emissions.


Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

    New Zealand

    Population: 5,200,000

      • ZEV sales in 2023:
        • BEV: 21,313
        • PHEV: 8,743
      • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
        • BEV: 19.3%
        • PHEV: 8%

    Website: Ministry of Transport

    Key ZEV Policies:

    • New Zealand has set a goal of 10,000 public EV chargers by 2030, utilizing the country’s very high rates of renewable electricity generation
    • New Zealand has legislated CO2 targets for vehicles entering the country with annual reductions
    • Heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (GVM over 3500kg) are exempt from Road User Charges until the end of 2025


    Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

    Norway

    Population: 5,400,000

      • ZEV sales in 2023:
        • BEV: 112,825
        • PHEV: 10,138
      • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
        • BEV: 72.1%
        • PHEV: 6.9%

    Website: Ministry of Transport

    Key ZEV Policies:

    • National Transport Plan 2022-2033 reaffirms Norway’s ambition to decarbonize the transport sector, which is responsible for a third of the nation’s GHG emissions. The government plans to invest 118 billion euros in accomplishing its vision of a transport sector that is safe, improves the quality of life, creates opportunities, and improves health and environmental conditions. The plan reiterates the targets originally introduced in the National Transport Plan of 2028-2029, that is: 
      • All new passenger cars and light vans shall be zero-emission vehicles by 2025
      • All new city buses shall be zero-emission vehicles or use biogas by 2025 
      • By 2030, all new heavier vans, 75 percent of new long-distance buses, and 50 percent of new lorries shall be zero-emission vehicles –
      • By 2030, goods distribution in the biggest city centers shall take place with virtually zero emissions.
    • The EV taxation exemption schemes coupled with on-road incentives (e.g., free municipal parking)that were introduced starting from 1990 led the country to become the largest EV market in the world in terms of the number of EVs per capita. As the EV market has now reached some degree of maturity, the government is now phasing out incentives for electric cars (e.g., from 2023, purchase tax based on the vehicle weights now apply to all-electric vehicles).


    Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

    Oregon

    Population: 4,230,000

      • ZEV sales in 2023:
        • BEV: 17,614
        • PHEV: 5,447
      • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
        • BEV: 12.9%
        • PHEV: 4%

    Website: Department of Environmental Quality

    Key ZEV Policies:

     

      Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

      Québec

      Population: 8,500,000

        • ZEV sales in 2023:
          • BEV: 46,986
          • PHEV: 25,300
        • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
          • BEV: 15%
          • PHEV: 8%

      Website: Government of Québec, Électrification des transports

      Key ZEV Policies:

      Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Statistics Canada.

      Rhode Island

      Population: 1,100,00

        • ZEV sales in 2023:
          • BEV: 2,069
          • PHEV: 1,589
        • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
          • BEV: 4.6%
          • PHEV: 3.5%

      Key ZEV Policies:

      • Through its Driving Rhode Island to Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) incentive program, an individual can receive up to $3,000 for the purchase or lease of a new ZEV. DRIVE also provides an incentive of up $2,000 to support small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public entities in adopting ZEVs.
      • Rhode Island signed the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work collaboratively with other U.S. states and Québec toward ensuring that at least 30% of medium and heavy-duty vehicles be ZEV sales by 2030 and to reach 100% by 2050.
      • To meet the goals set in its 2021 Act on Climate, Rhode Island adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars II to reach 100% new ZEV sales in the light-duty vehicle segment by 2035, as well as  California’s Advanced Clean Truck program to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks.


      Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

      Switzerland

      Population: 8,700,00

        • ZEV sales in 2023:
          • BEV: 56,292
          • PHEV: 23,048
        • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
          • BEV: 19.9%
          • PHEV: 8.2%

      Website: Swiss Federal Office of Energy: Key figures new cars and charging infrastructure

      Key ZEV Policies:

      • Roadmap Electric Mobility Roadmap 2025: By signing the Electric Mobility Roadmap 2025, representatives of the private and public sectors have committed to jointly promoting development in this area. The roadmap is a platform for connecting these players. They contribute to the development of electromobility with individual measures. In addition, they are involved in joint measures in key areas (“lighthouses”) such as the expansion of charging options in specific situations (multi-party buildings, neighborhoods, points of interest) and in the circular economy of batteries.
      • LadenPunkt: This program offers support to boost the charging infrastructure for electric mobility in Switzerland. It provides the basics and tools as well as a reliable basis for planning, implementing and optimizing charging infrastructure.


      Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

      United Kingdom

      Population: 67,200,000

        • ZEV sales in 2023:
          • BEV: 335,273
          • PHEV: 142,703
        • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
          • BEV: 14.9%
          • PHEV: 6.4%

      Website: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

      Key ZEV Policies:

      • The UK’s ZEV mandate sets binding targets for the share of new cars and vans sold in the UK that must be ZEVs from 2024–2035, eventually reaching 100% of new sales. It includes bonus credits for ZEVs sold to car clubs (car-sharing) and ZEVs that are wheelchair accessible and other special purpose vehicles.
      • The Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund supports local authorities in England with capital funding and capacity funding to plan and deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking.
      • The Zero Emission Road Freight (ZERFT) Demonstration programme provides more than £200 million to support four large-scale zero-emission heavy-goods vehicle demonstrations and associated infrastructure to help catalyze decarbonisation of the sector.


      Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.

      Vermont

      Population: 650,000

        • ZEV sales in 2023:
          • BEV: 2,477
          • PHEV: 1,373
        • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
          • BEV: 7.2%
          • PHEV: 4%

      Key ZEV Policies:

      • In 2023, Vermont signed law S.137, which allows the Utility Burlington Electric Department to create a new incentive targeted at low-income high gasoline uers (e.g., superusers). It provides an additional $500 on top of existing incentive programs. Vermont presents several other incentive programs to support income qualified drivers to switch to cleaner vehicles. The Replace Your Ride program, for example, provides up to $5,000 to replace old polluting vehicles with a cleaner option
      • Rhode Island signed the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work collaboratively with other U.S. states and Québec toward ensuring that at least 30% of medium and heavy-duty vehicles be ZEV sales by 2030 and to reach 100% by 2050.
      • Vermont has adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars II to reach 100% new ZEV sales in the light-duty vehicle segment by 2035, as well as California’s Advanced Clean Truck program to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks.


      Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

      Washington

      Population: 7,810,000

        • ZEV sales in 2023:
          • BEV: 42,623
          • PHEV: 8,331
        • ZEV sales share in 2023: 
          • BEV: 16.3%
          • PHEV: 3.2%

      Website: Washington State Department of Commerce: Transportation Electrification Strategy

      Key ZEV Policies:

      • Washington has adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars II policy and it’s 2035 100% ZEV goal. In addition, Washington adopted by statute an accelerated target year of 2030 for all publicly and privately owned passenger and light-duty vehicles that are sold, purchased, or registered in the state to be electric vehicles.
      • In 2023, Washington’s Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council developed a Transportation Electrification Strategy to serve as a roadmap to achieve the state’s transportation electrification goals.
      • he Washington Department of Enterprise Services has worked closely with state agencies, state contracted vendors, and others to minimize the barriers to implementation of Executive Order 21-04. Examples include creating educational content and working to minimize existing gaps in payment platform.


      Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

      Working Together

      The members cooperate in the following areas on the basis of the principle of equality and mutual benefit:

      Setting deployment targets

      Creating a “race to the top” with ambitious, achievable targets for further ZEV deployment in line with long-term climate goals, backed by comprehensive strategies

      Acting together

      Sharing data, best practices, and other information to design and implement policies to overcome all barriers to the ZEV transition, while looking for opportunities to act together to achieve individual and collective targets

      Encouraging a global transition

      Publicly sharing cutting-edge research and participating in international events to encourage other governments at all levels, as well as the private sector, to move more quickly

      Becoming a member

      Membership in the ZEV Alliance is open to national and sub-national governments (e.g., states and provinces) which have strong ambitions to transition to ZEVs and have policies in place to enhance availability, increase affordability, improve charging and refueling infrastructure, and promote equity in the ZEV transition.

      Membership is subject to unanimous consent of existing ZEV Alliance members. At the discretion of members, governments interested in joining the ZEV Alliance may be invited to attend the Annual Assembly and monthly meetings as observers for up to one year.

      IZEVA members posed outside of public transport after a meeting

      Member roles

      Members are expected to attend most monthly meetings, the Annual Assembly, and other ZEV Alliance meetings; participate actively in discussions by sharing information and lessons learned; and contribute to scoping and review of research projects.

      Member governments may also speak on public webinars and events to share their experiences and accomplishments with an international audience.

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