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, $24.4 billion in private investments have been poured into the Georgia EV manufacturing industry, spurred by approximately $347 million in federal funding. These investments will result in the creation of more than 26,40o jobs for Georgians. Prominent locations of these jobs are shown on the map below.
Sources: Climate Power, EV Jobs Hub (Atlas), Electrification Coalition
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 Updates
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 ...
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 ...
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 100,000 EV drivers on the road in Georgia, and the state has more than 2,200 publicly available EV charging stations.
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program provides federal funds to build a reliable, accessible network of public EV charging stations in all 50 states. Georgia’s Department of Transportation has been allotted $135 million to build chargers along major highways and in communities across the state through public-private partnerships.
NEVI funds were frozen in February 2025, but the Federal Highway Administration issued updated guidance in August 2025, and states have since regained access to the funds they were allotted. The new guidance will streamline the program and provide states with greater flexibility when deciding how to use funds..
Georgia submitted an updated state plan in September 2025 and announced a second round of awards that November. The Electrification Coalition will continue to work alongside the state and NEVI awardees to support the construction of a robust and reliable national charging network.
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 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
- Oppose punitive EV taxes that discourage EV adoption
On August 7, 2025, regional leaders and industry experts gathered at the Savannah Visitors Center in Savannah, GA, to spotlight the EV industry’s transformative impact on Georgia’s economy. The event, How EV Investments Are Powering Prosperity in Georgia, highlighted the region’s emergence as a national hub for EV innovation, manufacturing, and workforce development. Learn more.
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 August 7, 2025, regional leaders and industry experts gathered at the Savannah Visitors Center in Savannah, GA, to spotlight the EV industry’s transformative impact on Georgia’s economy. The event, How EV Investments Are Powering Prosperity in Georgia, highlighted the region’s emergence as a national hub for EV innovation, manufacturing, and workforce development. Learn more.
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.