Plug-in electric vehicles in New Mexico

As of April 2022^[update], there were about 4,200 electric vehicles registered in New Mexico.^[1] As of 2021^[update], 1.7% of new vehicles sold in the state were electric.^[2]

Government policy

As of March 2022^[update], the state government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.^[3]

The first electric vehicles were added to the state fleet in 2019.^[4]

Charging stations

As of December 2021^[update], there were about 250 public charging stations in New Mexico.^[5]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$38 million to charging stations in New Mexico.^[6]

Public opinion

A poll conducted in November 2021 by Coltura shows 51% of New Mexico voters in support of requiring all new cars sold in the state to be electric by 2030.^[7]

By region

Albuquerque

As of July 2022^[update], there were about 60 public charging stations in Albuquerque.^[8]

Santa Fe

As of December 2020^[update], there were about 30 public charging stations in Santa Fe.^[9]

References

^ Sosa, Karla (August 12, 2022). "New Mexico offering grants to build electric vehicle infrastructure". KRQE. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
^ Wyland, Scott (May 4, 2022). "Proposal to require more electric car sales in New Mexico finds support". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
^ John, Marlee (March 17, 2022). "Does New Mexico offer tax rebates on electric cars?". getjerry.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
^ Lee, Morgan (October 8, 2019). "New Mexico adds plug-in vehicles to core government fleet". Las Cruces Sun News. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
^ Rushton, Griffin (December 9, 2021). "Bill calls for $10M for electric charging stations in New Mexico". Retrieved May 27, 2022.
^ "New Mexico to receive $38 million to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure". February 11, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
^ "New Mexico Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030". Coltura. November 16, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022 – via PR Newswire.
^ Albizu, Breana (July 7, 2022). "More charging stations on the way for electric vehicles". KOAT. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
^ Vitu, Teya (December 27, 2020). "PNM wants to make electric car ownership cheaper". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 27, 2022.