Electricity
Electricity can be used to power electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles directly from the power grid. Vehicles that run on electricity produce no tailpipe emissions. The only emissions that can be attributed to electricity are those generated in the production process at the power plant. Electricity is easily accessible for short-range driving.
This page serves as a table of contents for the Electricity section. To learn more, choose from the following links.
Basics
Learn about electricity and its benefits as an alternative fuel.
Incentives and Laws
Related Links
Station Locations
Find electric vehicle charging stations throughout the country.
Vehicles
Read about how electric vehicles work, their availability, and conversion kits.
Prices
Electricity prices vary based on generation source and the power plant location. For average U.S. electricity prices, see the Energy Information Administration's Residential Electricity Prices: A Consumer's Guide.
Publications
- List of Electricity-related publications from the publications database.
- Select electricity publications:
- Demonstration of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (PDF 483 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
- Electric Buses Energize Downtown Chattanooga (PDF 354 KB) Download Adobe Reader.