- Source: Plug-in electric vehicles in Maine
As of April 2022, there were about 6,000 electric vehicles in Maine. As of 2021, 2.4% of new vehicles sold in the state were electric.
Government policy
As of March 2022, the state government offers tax rebates of $2,000 for electric vehicle purchases, and $1,000 for plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases. Maine's climate action plan calls for getting 219,000 electric vehicles on Maine roads by 2030. In 2023, only about 9,500 electric vehicles were registered in Maine.
Charging stations
As of 2021, there were 265 charging stations in Maine. According to Forbes Advisor in 2023, Maine ranks number 4 nationally on its list of the electric vehicle charger access based on the ratio of electric vehicles to vehicle charging stations in the state.
Manufacturing
Maine contains a large number of deposits of lithium, a key component of electric vehicle batteries, including the largest deposit in the country in Newry. These deposits have led Maine to be proposed as a hub for mining lithium for use in batteries.
By region
= Portland
=As of June 2021, there were 250 public charging stations in Portland.