Electric Transportation

issues & policy

Electric Transportation

Overview

Electricity is a domestically produced transportation fuel that will transform our nation’s transportation sector. Today, the technology and infrastructure exist to promote transportation applications that move both people and goods using electricity as a fuel. This new generation of electric transportation will help the nation enter an era of clean transportation and reduce its dependence on foreign oil. Diversifying the transportation sector’s fuel mix also will enhance U.S. energy and economic security.

Electric Companies Join Together to Form National Electric Highway Coalition

Electric Vehicle Sales and the Charging Infrastructure Required Through 2035

Ensuring a Positive Customer Experience for Public EV Fast Charging

Database of Electric Vehicle Program Offerings from EEI Member Companies

Key Facts

More than $5.3 Billion

For EV Programs, Projects

Electric companies are investing more than $5.3 billion to deploy charging infrastructure and accelerate electric transportation.

Zero

TAILPIPE EMISSIONS

Electric vehicles emit zero tailpipe emissions and benefit from an increasingly clean energy grid.

More Than 78 Million

EVs On The Road In 2035

EEI estimates that approximately 325,000 DC fast charging ports will be needed to support the projected 78.5 million EVs that will be on U.S. roads in 2035.

EV Trends and Key Issues

As of 2023, electric power industry CO₂ emissions are 41% below 2005 levels.
Emissions from the electric power sector have been lower than the transportation sector since 2016.
Driving on electricity eliminates tailpipe emissions and benefits from an increasingly clean energy grid.
There are more than 5 million EVs on U.S. roads today.
More than 100 EV models are available for customers nationwide.
EV share of new car sales increased by more than 60% from 2021 to 2022 at more than 7% of total sales.

Leading by Example on Electric Transportation

Across the country, EEI member companies are partnering with communities and stakeholders to support the growth of EVs, while also continuing to build EV charging infrastructure and electrifying their own fleets. To learn more, select a state to see how electric companies are leading efforts to electrify America's transportation sector.