Atlanta’s 2025 EV Readiness Workbook
Developed in close consultation with the EC, the City of Atlanta’s 2025 EV Readiness Workbook is a practical guide to help property owners, developers, fleet managers, and community partners accelerate electric vehicle charging across the city. It reflects proven practices, permitting lessons, and real-world deployment insights from projects across Atlanta, instituting requirements for charging infrastructure […]
Savannah Leaders Celebrate EV Industry’s Role in Economic and Job Growth at “Powering Prosperity” Event
Today, regional leaders and industry experts gathered at the Savannah Visitors Center to spotlight the transformative impact of the electric vehicle (EV) industry on Georgia’s economy.
Georgia Power to Expand EV Charging, Create Vehicle-To-Everything Pilot Program
Georgians will soon see an increase in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and a new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program for school buses.
Latest Round of CFI Grants Will Expand Critical EV Charging Infrastructure in Georgia
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced nearly $5 billion in grant funding for various transportation initiatives, including $636 million of funding for 49 electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects in Round 2 of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program.
Electric Highways and Harbors: How Florida and Georgia Can Lead on Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Vehicle and Port Electrification
On October 10, 2024, the EC hosted a workshop featuring engaging discussions and insightful panels on the future of port and medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicle electrification in Georgia and Florida. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with local partners, and hear about the latest advancements in zero-emission transportation technologies, contributing […]
Georgia Gov. Kemp Signs HB 516, Extending Implementation Date of kW/hr Taxes on EV Charging Stations
Governor Kemp has signed HB 516 into law, extending the implementation date of a new kilowatt per hour (kW/hr) tax on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Georgia Businesses Support EPA’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Fourteen Georgia businesses have signed a letter, alongside businesses from states nationwide, endorsing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3.
Electrification Coalition: With New Battery Plant, Georgia Cements EV Manufacturing Leadership
Georgia has strengthened its leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing with an announcement last week that Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy will partner to build another battery plant in Bryan County.
Georgia Rural Roundtable
Previous Next On May 24, the Electrification Coalition and local and state leaders convened in Tifton, GA for a roundtable discussion on vehicle electrification in rural Georgia. Workshop attendees learned about the opportunities and challenges associated with the once-in-a-generation investment in electric transportation in Georgia and how rural communities can benefit and create a stronger and […]
Electrification Coalition: Georgia’s Proposed EV Charging Tax Would Be Highest in the Nation, Hurting Consumers
In the Georgia legislature, two bills would seriously impact how electric vehicle (EV) drivers pay to plug in at public charging stations. Senate Bill 146 and House Bill 406 would authorize a new excise tax on EV charging of approximately 3.5 cents per kWh, in addition to the more than $200 annual EV registration fee.
Georgia EV Education Day
The Electrification Coalition and our partners are hosting an EV Education Day at the Georgia state capitol on Tuesday, March 7. The event will include a vehicle display starting at 10 a.m. and a press conference at noon on Liberty Plaza. Meet with or send a message to your representative!
Electrification Coalition Applauds Georgia for Submitting NEVI Plan to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
The Electrification Coalition (EC) applauds the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for submitting its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan.