Electric Vehicle Resources

Charge ahead with the information needed to grow the EV community:

Whether you are planning your first EV to lease or purchase or looking to share with others about the EV experience, use the links below to learn more about plug-in electric vehicles: 

National Organizations Supporting EVs:
Sierra Club

Electric Vehicle Association
EVHybridNoire
Plug In America

Reasons to buy an EV (American Automobile Association):
https://blog.wa.aaa.com/electric/buy-an-electric-car/

 

EV General Knowledge (Snohomish County PUD):
https://www.snopud.com/save-energy/electric-vehicles/

 

Available Plug-in EVs (printable pages available in English and Spanish-also indicates vehicles eligible for federal tax incentives):
https://pluginamerica.org/learn/guide/

 

Charging Basics:
https://pluginamerica.org/learn/guide/ 

 

Snohomish PUD Charging station rebates: 
https://www.snopud.com/save-energy/residential/rebates/ev-chargers/ 

 

Guide to U.S. Charging Networks: 
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/ev-charging-stations 

 

Phone Apps for EV Drivers: 
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/electric-vehicle-charging-apps

 

Cost of EV Batteries since 2008:
https://insideevs.com/news/630407/ev-batteries-90-percent-cheaper-2022/

 

EV Battery Recycling:
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/dead-ev-batteries-turn-gold-with-us-incentives-2023-07-21/ 

 

Advancements in EV Battery Tech (O N E -Our Next Energy): 
https://one.ai/products/gemini

 

EV vs ICE Powertrain Illustration:
https://www.autonews.com/ice-vs-ev

 

Growth in Chinese EV Manufacturing:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66820791 

 

U.S. Federal Tax Credit Information:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after

 

Look up page for U.S. EV Models eligible for federal tax credits:
https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml