Electric Transportation
Transportation is the largest U.S. source of climate pollution, which exacerbates the climate crisis. Electrifying vehicles will dramatically reduce pollution and ensure healthier communities.
If we want to get serious about reducing destructive climate change, electrifying transportation is an essential step. Electric vehicles (EVs) reduce transportation emissions by an average of 78%, improve air quality and public health, create manufacturing jobs in the Southeast, and provide technology choices for consumers and fleets who want to save money on fuel and maintenance costs.
As of 2025, the Southeast attracted over $79 billion in EV, battery manufacturing, and supply chain investments, making the region #1 in the nation.
As of January 2026, 70% of all vehicle purchases are used – and used EVs are proven to have the lowest cost of ownership of any vehicle. Plus, the used EV market is steadily expanding.
In 2025, the Southeast’s EV market share raced to 8.1% of all new vehicles sold. Annual EV sales grew by 33%, outpacing growth in gas car sales.
