GEORGIA
Georgia is becoming a critical state for EV and battery manufacturing. Significant investment from automakers, battery suppliers, energy companies, and government funding is driving economic output in the state. As of August 2024, $24.53 billion in private investments has been poured into the Georgia EV manufacturing industry, spurred by approximately $347 million in federal funding. These investments have resulted in the creation of more than 24,00o jobs for Georgians. Prominent locations of these jobs are shown on the map below.
Sources: Climate Power, EV Jobs Hub (Atlas), Electrification Coalition
Supported by recent changes in tax policy, these investments in Georgia’s EV economy are bolstering American manufacturing and supply chains, which is critical at a time when China has a head start in the global transition to electric transportation. Read more about how electric vehicles can benefit Georgia.
georgia EV Policy Landscape
Georgia has been a leader in electric vehicle adoption and is continuing its commitment to electrified transportation through key investments, program development, and policy. Currently, there are more than 30,000 EV drivers on the road in Georgia, and the state has more than 1,300 publicly available EV charging stations.
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program outlines Georgia’s plans for electric vehicle deployment. Georgia’s multi-year plan to spend $135 million in new federal funding to boost electric vehicle charging will also focus on the state’s rural and underserved communities, where fast public charging is limited. In 2022, the Georgia Department of Transportation submitted plans for installing charging stations on US-82 (between Albany and Brunswick) and US-441 (between Dublin and Cornelia). The national standard calls for installing four 150-kilowatt DC fast chargers that can accommodate all-electric vehicles and are located less than 50 miles apart and within one mile of a designated alternative fuel corridor. Currently, about a dozen stations in Georgia meet the standards along those corridors. Another 30 or more stations need to be built or upgraded.
Freedom to buy vehicles in georgia
Outdated laws in Georgia are standing in the way of consumers’ freedom to buy the vehicles of their choice. These restrictions on car and truck buyers are obstructing economic growth and blocking Georgians’ access to the latest automotive technologies.
Check out our Freedom to Buy Vehicles in Georgia page for more information on the subject.
POLICY PRIORITIES IN GEORGIA
The Electrification Coalition is focused on several key priorities to support EV expansion in Georgia:
- Support for the expansion of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle adoption
- Promotion of EV-friendly rates and rate design best practices for charging, including the sale of electricity by kilowatt hours
- Support for utility transportation electrification planning
- Effective implementation of the state’s NEVI plan
- Effective implementation of federal funding opportunities for school bus and transit electrification
- Support for direct-to-consumer vehicle sales and service to expand vehicle choices and provide greater access to maintenance
Events in Georgia
Electric Highways and Harbors: Southeast Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electrification Workshop
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 to the region’s move toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Learn more.
Southeastern Regional Rural Roundtable
On October 4, 2023, the Electrification Coalition convened policymakers and industry representatives from across the Southeast in Charlotte, NC, to discuss issues affecting rural transportation electrification in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Areas of focus included workforce development, the role of utilities in the transition, battery recycling, and more. Click here to view speakers and relevant resources on the event page.
GEORGIA Rural Roundtable
On May 24, 2023, the Electrification Coalition hosted a roundtable 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 more resilient economy. Learn more.
GEORGIA EV EDUCATION DAY
On March 7, 2023, the Electrification Coalition and our partners hosted an EV Education Day at the Georgia state capitol. The event presented an opportunity for advocates to inform lawmakers about the industry’s growth and encourage the policies needed to continue the state’s EV leadership. Learn more.
