EV Registrations in Swing States

US State Average: 66,000 (data)

• Florida: 231,518 
• Georgia: 85,050 
• Ohio: 46,128
• Michigan: 45,588
• Minnesota:  59,402 
• Wisconsin: 22,776

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% of EVs in Swing States

US State Average: 1.87% (data)

• Florida: 2.3% 
• Georgia: 1.5% 
• Ohio: 0.7% 
• Michigan: 0.8% 
• Minnesota: 1.0% 
• Wisconsin: 0.7% 

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New EV Sales in Swing States

US State Average: 9.5% (data)

• Florida: 7.4%
• Georgia: 6.4%
• Ohio: 4.2%
• Michigan: 4%
• Minnesota: 6.4%
• Wisconsin: 4.3%

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Average Used EV Price

US State Average: $33,866 (data)

• Florida: $36,720.16
• Georgia: $37,732.96
• Ohio: $30,977.29
• Michigan: $27,944.32
• Minnesota: $31,987.10
• Wisconsin:  $31,081.75

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EV Variety Available

‍US State Average: 15 (data)

• Florida: 39 (+24 models)
• Georgia: 29 (+14 models)
• Ohio: 27 (+12 models)
• Michigan: 15 (average)
• Minnesota: 15 (average)
• Wisconsin:  11 (-4 models)

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Average EV Range

US Average: 94.61 (Range Score)

• Florida: 94.01
• Georgia: 94.44
• Ohio: 94.41
• Michigan: 94.59
• Minnesota: 95.01
• Wisconsin:  94.78

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Charging Stations by Swing State

US State Average: 1,334 stations with 3,645 level 2 and DC fast charge ports (data)

On average, there are 28 EVs for every public charging port - a total of 167,213 publicly available charging outlets in the U.S.

• Florida: 3,468 stations with 10,161 level 2 and DC fast charger ports 
• Georgia: 1,970 stations with 5,167 level 2 and DC fast charger ports 
• Ohio: 1657 stations with 3946 level 2 and DC fast charger ports
• Michigan: 1,537 stations with 3,592 level 2 and DC fast charge ports
• Minnesota: 824 stations with 2,116 level 2 and DC fast charger ports
• Wisconsin: 627 stations with 1,510 level 2 and DC fast charger ports

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Legislation, Incentives & Investment

Florida

Florida has the second largest EV market in the country and as recently as 2021, had auspicious plans to improve EV infrastructure in the state. However, over the past year, former Presidential hopeful, Ron DeSantis, has directed the state not to use any of the NEVI funding allocated by the federal government to build charging stations, opting to let private businesses undertake the work. This will make it much more expensive - and thus harder - for charging companies to expand in Florida. 

‍Swing State Moment: 

The state protects drivers from insurance surcharges “based on factors such as new technology, passenger payload, weight-to-horsepower ratio, and the types of material used to manufacture the vehicle, unless the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation receives actuarial data that determines the surcharges are justified.”

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Georgia

Georgia was a hotbed of political tension in the 2020 elections, and it promises to be a fight this year, too. It has also been a state that has benefited from at least 35 EV-related investment projects, many stemming from IRA incentives. Governor Brian Kemp has been actively courting these projects, and Georgia leads the country in the number of announced EV jobs. In fact, the EV boom is the single biggest manufacturing investment the state has ever had. Yet many Georgians on the ground say they don’t want to buy an EV - yet.

‍EV Investment in Georgia:

• Georgia has more committed investments and permanent jobs in EV and battery manufacturing than anywhere else in the country
• Hyundai is building a Metaplant EV and battery complex in Bryan County, Ga., which is expected online in October. 
• Rivian is planning the East Atlanta Megasite for a facility with 400,000 vehicle annual capacity.
• The Kia EV9 started production in Georgia in May 2024

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Ohio 

Ohio is where the vice presidential candidate and former junior US senator, JD Vance, hails from. Although the candidate has said he would repeal available EV tax credits and implement a $7500 incentive for gas cars, the state has a wide selection of used models available at average prices. Ohio is benefiting from the EV transition with federal and private investment.  

‍Swing State Moment:‍

Ohio utilities are part of the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), “committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States.”

‍Investing in EVs in Ohio: 

• Ohio received $1.7 billion in funding from the federal government to support EV manufacturing, including support for union workers in EV factories. 
• The federal government has also committed $169 million in grants in the next five years
• Honda has committed to investing at least $700 million in an EV hub based in Ohio, which is expected to create at least 300 new jobs
• GM and Ford have also invested in EV facilities in Ohio 

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Michigan

Michigan is the unquestionable home of the US automotive industry. Jennifer Granholm, a former Michigan governor and current US Energy Secretary, has been a strong proponent of EVs. Her leadership has delivered funding and support to many domestic EV plants, including a large federal grant to revitalize the General Motors Grand River factory in 2024. Michigan has below average prices for used EVs, making it a great market for first time buyers.

‍Incentives and laws on the books: 

• Michigan has weight-based fees for EVs, in addition to registration fees
• Michigan, along with other midwest states, is a signatory on REV Midwest memorandum of understanding to accelerate vehicle electrification in the Midwest. 

‍Swing State Moment: 

Over 2022 and 2023, American automakers such as GM and Ford announced their plans to transition to a fully electric lineup, and the state of Michigan gave them full support, including plans for workforce training, adding many chargers, and funding R&D. As of May 2023 the state had received $18 billion in investments to build battery and EV manufacturing facilities. 

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Minnesota

Vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz was Minnesota’s 41st Governor, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. His resume includes work to get Minnesota to 100% clean electricity by 2040. It was under his lead that Minnesota became a top state for EV ownership and growth, with strong incentives and laws to help drivers and owners. He also helped the state adopt Californnia’s Air Resources Board's (CARB) emissions standards and EV sales targets.

‍Incentives and laws on the books:

• A new EV rebate program for new and used cars 
• Minnesota adopted California’s phase out of new gas car sales
• Lots of time of use and utility programs to install home chargers
• Credit for toll highway drivers

‍Swing State Moment: 

‍Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency is using funding from the Volkswagen emissions settlement to build out EV charging infrastructure, and invest in “electric school buses and clean heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles.”

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Wisconsin

Up until 2024, there was a law in Wisconsin that prohibited anyone from charging for electricity by the kWh, except for utilities. This meant that public charging stations would have to charge drivers by time, rather than energy added, which would exclude public charging stations from receiving federal NEVI funding. Bipartisan support for reform foreshadows the successful adoption of EVs in the state.  

‍Incentives and laws on the books:

• Tax credit for EV and battery tech research
• Very affordable level 2 lease program in Madison
• Annual registration fee for EVs

‍Swing State Moment: ‍

As of this spring, Wisconsin has an approved list of the first 53 DC fast chargers to be built as part of the NEVI program. The federal funds provide for 80% of costs, while the remaining 20% must be paid. Private companies around Wisconsin have pledged $10.5 million to help build out state infrastructure. 

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