EV ownership in Arizona has grown, with electric vehicles making up nine percent of all light-duty vehicle sales in 2023. This helps reduce transportation’s 40 percent contribution to the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. The focus of this brief is on passenger EVs, with brief mention of bus charging. With increased EV use, more charging stations are needed. While many drivers charge at home or work, public charging is essential for those without access and to boost confidence in charging availability. As of September 2024, Arizona has 3,800 public charging ports across 1,310 locations. Since Q4 of 2020, there has been a marked increase in the rate of charging deployment; 70 percent of chargers in the state were installed since then. Federal incentives will play a key role in continued expansion.
