Members
The 23 member jurisdictions of the ZEV Alliance work collaboratively and with a range of stakeholders toward a collective goal of making all passenger and medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales in their jurisdictions zero-emission vehicles as fast as possible, and no later than 2050.
Austria
Population: 8,900,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 50,873
- PHEV: 16,419
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 18.9%
- PHEV: 6.1%
Website: Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)
Key ZEV Policies:
- General incentives including a program for buying electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, green license plates for ZEV for the classes L, M, N, and fleet procurement of alternative fuel vehicles
- Tax Benefits: By purchase of BEV, buyers profit from various tax benefits: No car registration tax (NoVa), no engine-related insurance tax, VAT deduction for company cars, and no income tax for company cars when privately used.
- Research and funding programs include:
- Zero Emission Mobility (KEF)
- Zero Emission Mobility (FFG)
- Mobility of the Future
- Sustainable Mobility in Practice
- Funding program ENIN (to support the purchase of emission-free commercial vehicles and charging infrastructure)
- Funding program EBIN (program to support the purchase of emission free buses and (charging) infrastructure)
- Funding program LADIN (program to support the expansion of fast charging infrastructure in underserved areas)
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
Baden-Württemberg
Population: 11,070,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 84.491
- PHEV: 34.558
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 21%
- PHEV: 8.5%
Website: Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)
Key ZEV Policies:
- Climate Act of 2023 sets binding climate protection targets for 2030 (including sectoral greenhouse gas targets) and 2040
- Strategic Dialogue for the Automotive Sector promotes collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders, including major auto manufacturers, to transition to sustainable and smart technologies while supporting the economy of the state
- Mobility and Climate Concept sets out five priorities which will be implemented jointly by state and local agencies: More cars powered by renewable energy, more freight transported by climate-neutral means, less car traffic in municipalities, more trips to be done walking or by bike, and double public transport usage
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Kraftfahrt Bundesamt.
British Columbia
Population: 5,200,00
ZEV sales share in 2023: BEV & PHEV: 26.4%
Website: British Columbia Clean Transportation Policies & Programs
Key ZEV Policies:
- Go Electric is helping B.C. make the shift to cleaner transportation. The program makes it easier for people and businesses to buy and own an EV
- The Province of British Columbia passed the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act (ZEV Act) on May 30, 2019. The Zero-Emission Vehicles Act and other key legislation and regulation pieces in BC are covered in the ZEV Act page
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Statistics Canada.
California
Population: 39,000,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 378,791
- PHEV: 59,425
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 22.8%
- PHEV: 3.6%
Resources:
Key ZEV Policies:
- The California Air Resources Board’s regulations require manufacturers to develop and commercialize zero-emission technologies, while supporting programs increase or accelerate user uptake of those technologies: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/topics/zero-emission-transportation
- California offers a number of incentives to accelerate ZEV uptake of light-, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle types, and the infrastructure to support their use. Lower-income consumers are eligible for additional monetary incentives through the stat’’s grants and assistance programs. https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/movingca/movingca.html; https://www.energy.ca.gov/proceeding/energy-infrastructure-incentives-zero-emission-commercial-vehicles-energiize
- California’s comprehensive state government ZEV Market Development Strategy and related local government ZEV readiness efforts are key drivers for coordination and action. https://business.ca.gov/industries/zero-emission-vehicles/
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Canada
Population: 38,000,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 141,941
- PHEV: 43,087
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 7.1%
- PHEV: 1.8%
Resources:
- https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2022/12/minister-of-transport-announces-the-release-of-canadas-action-plan-for-clean-on-road-transportation.html
- https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030.html
- https://www.canada.ca/en/services/transport/zero-emission-vehicles.html
Key ZEV Policies:
- The Government of Canada published regulations in December 2023 which establish annual zero-emission vehicles requirements for companies that manufacture and import new light-duty vehicles for the purpose of sale in Canada, including 20 percent (%) in model year 2026, 60% in model year 2030, and 100% in model year 2035 and beyond. https://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2023/2023-12-20/html/sor-dors275-eng.html
- Canada’s Incentive for Zero Emissions Vehicle Program (iZEV) and Medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Programs are two of the Government of Canada’s key measures to reduce emissions from on-road vehicles. Both programs are designed to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable for Canadians.
- The Government of Canada has allocated over $1.2 billion to support the deployment of more charging stations across the country. This support is provided through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Initiative, and the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative.
- https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program/21876
- https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/infrastructure/electric-vehicle-alternative-fuels-infrastructure-deployment-initiative/18352
- In March 2023, the Government of Canada launched a new Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Council aimed at bringing together parties to identify, discuss, and work on solutions to speed-up the switch to zero-emission vehicles. https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/canada-s-zero-emission-vehicle-zev-council
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Statistics Canada.
Chile
Population: 19,500,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 1,436
- PHEV: 583
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 1%
- PHEV: 0%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
Connecticut
Population: 3,620,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 9,737
- PHEV: 4,988
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 7%
- PHEV: 3.6%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Costa Rica
Population: 5,100,00
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- 4,274BEV
- 37 PHEV
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- N/A
- N/A
Website: Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE)
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
Germany
Population: 83,000,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 545,138
- PHEV: 174,515
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 17.6%
- PHEV: 5.6%
Website: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Key ZEV Policies:
- To provide easy access to fast charging for everyone, i.e. even in remote regions where market conditions do not attract enough charging providers, the Federal Government has launched a tender for 1,000 fast charging locations to be set up. The tender guarantees that this so-called “Deutschland-Netz” (“Network for all Germany”) comes at the lowest possible cost and at speedy pace: https://nationale-leitstelle.de/en/foerdern/deutschlandnetz/
- To accelerate the uptake of zero emission heavy duty vehicles the Federal Government has introduced a high CO2 price of 200 € per ton in the highway toll scheme which charges for infrastructure costs, emissions and noise. Zero emission trucks are fully exempt from ALL toll components until end of 2025 and afterwards, they continue to be exempt from the CO2 surcharge and pay only 25% of the infrastructure charge. https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/lorry-toll-co2-2196348
- The most powerful instrument to bring more EV on Germany’s roads is the EU CO2 emission standards for new cars and vans. They require manufacturers to bring down emissions of new vehicles at a rapid pace. From 2035 onwards only fully zero emission vehicles meet the standards. https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/transport/road-transport-reducing-co2-emissions-vehicles/co2-emission-performance-standards-cars-and-vans_en
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
Maryland
Population: 6,180,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 23,663
- PHEV: 7,505
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 9.1%
- PHEV: 3.1%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Massachusetts
Population: 7,000,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 24,716
- PHEV: 12,172
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 8.4%
- PHEV: 4.1%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Netherlands
Population: 17,500,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 122,272
- PHEV: 47,053
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 27.7%
- PHEV:10.6%
Website: Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
New Jersey
Population: 9,290,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 52,998
- PHEV: 13,456
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 11.1%
- PHEV: 2.8%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
New York
Population: 19,600,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 46,452
- PHEV: 29,320
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 5.8%
- PHEV: 3.6%
Website: Department of Environmental Conservation
Key ZEV Policies:
- New York State has adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars, Advanced Clean Cars II, and Advanced Clean Truck programs to accelerate the adoption of zero emission vehicles. https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/controlling-motor-vehicle-pollution/low-and-zero-emission-vehicles
- New York offers incentives for the purchase of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/controlling-motor-vehicle-pollution/low-and-zero-emission-vehicles
- New York adopted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in 2019 to address climate change and reach net zero emissions. https://climate.ny.gov/
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
New Zealand
Population: 5,200,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 21,313
- PHEV: 8,743
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 19.3%
- PHEV: 8%
Sales data as of January 2024.
Norway
Population: 5,400,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 112,825
- PHEV: 10,138
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 72.1%
- PHEV: 6.9%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
Oregon
Population: 4,230,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 17,614
- PHEV: 5,447
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 12.9%
- PHEV: 4%
Website: Department of Environmental Quality
Key ZEV Policies:
- Oregon’s regulations require manufacturers of light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles to produce and deliver for sale increasing percentages of zero emission vehicles. https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/Pages/ORLEV.aspx and https://www.oregon.gov/deq/rulemaking/Pages/ctr2021.aspx
- Oregon offers many different incentives and grants to accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles and infrastructure. This includes incentives for low and moderate income households purchasing or leasing a new or used ZEV. https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/pages/zev-rebate.aspx
- There are rebates for medium and heavy duty ZEVs: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/rulemaking/Pages/mhdzev2024.aspx and grants for charging infrastructure: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/pages/ozef.aspx and https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/communitychargingrebates.aspx
- Oregon’s multi-agency approach to support the adoption of electric vehicles, includes its action plan https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Get-Involved/Pages/ZEVIWG.aspx and publication of its Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report outlining the state’s progress on EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and opportunities and barriers to ZV adoption. https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Pages/BIZEV.aspx.
- Information on Oregon’s ZEV vehicle adoption and charging information is available here: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Pages/Oregon-Electric-Vehicle-Dashboard.aspx
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Québec
Population: 8,500,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 46,986
- PHEV: 25,300
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 15%
- PHEV: 8%
Website: Government of Québec, Électrification des transports
Key ZEV Policies:
- Quebec 2030 Plan for a green economy and its implementing plans set out the province’s strategy for shifting to renewable energy and clean transportation while creating green jobs: https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/policies-orientations/plan-green-economy
- Quebec EV charging strategy is an ambitious and scalable action plan for equipping Québec with an accessible, reliable and high-performance charging infrastructure to meet electric vehicle drivers needs by 2030 and beyond: https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/policies-orientations/quebec-electric-vehicle-charging-strategy
- Quebec’s ZEV mandate encourages the transition to cleaner vehicles and lower transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by boosting the supply of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). It has the strongest requirements of any regulation of its kind in the world. https://www.environnement.gouv.qc.ca/changementsclimatiques/vze/index-en.htm
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Statistics Canada.
Rhode Island
Population: 1,100,00
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 2,069
- PHEV: 1,589
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 4.6%
- PHEV: 3.5%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Switzerland
Population: 8,700,00
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 56,292
- PHEV: 23,048
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 19.9%
- PHEV: 8.2%
Website: Swiss Federal Office of Energy: Key figures new cars and charging infrastructure
Key ZEV Policies:
- Roadmap Electric Mobility Roadmap 2025: By signing the Electric Mobility Roadmap 2025, representatives of the private and public sectors have committed to jointly promoting development in this area. The roadmap is a platform for connecting these players. They contribute to the development of electromobility with individual measures. In addition, they are involved in joint measures in key areas (“lighthouses”) such as the expansion of charging options in specific situations (multi-party buildings, neighborhoods, points of interest) and in the circular economy of batteries: https://roadmap-elektromobilitaet.ch/de/
- LadenPunkt: This program offers support to boost the charging infrastructure for electric mobility in Switzerland. It provides the basics and tools as well as a reliable basis for planning, implementing and optimizing charging infrastructure: https://www.laden-punkt.ch/de/home/
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
United Kingdom
Population: 67,200,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 335,273
- PHEV: 142,703
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 14.9%
- PHEV: 6.4%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: EV-Volumes.
Vermont
Population: 650,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 2,477
- PHEV: 1,373
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 7.2%
- PHEV: 4%
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Washington
Population: 7,810,000
- ZEV sales in 2023:
- BEV: 42,623
- PHEV: 8,331
- ZEV sales share in 2023:
- BEV: 16.3%
- PHEV: 3.2%
Website: Washington State Department of Commerce: Transportation Electrification Strategy
Key ZEV Policies:
- Washington has adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars II policy and it’s 2035 100% ZEV goal. In addition, Washington adopted by statute an accelerated target year of 2030 for all publicly and privately owned passenger and light duty vehicles that are sold, purchased, or registered in the state to be electric vehicles. https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/zev
- In 2023, Washington’s Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council developed a Transportation Electrification Strategy to serve as a roadmap to achieve the state’s transportation electrification goals. https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/energy/clean-transportation/ev-coordinating-council/transportation-electrification-strategy/
- he Washington Department of Enterprise Services has worked closely with state agencies, state contracted vendors, and others to minimize the barriers to implementation of Executive Order 21-04. Examples include creating educational content and working to minimize existing gaps in payment platform. https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/21-04%20-%20Zero%20Emission%20Vehicles.pdf
Sales data as of January 2024. Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Working Together
The members cooperate in the following areas on the basis of the principle of equality and mutual benefit:
Setting deployment targets
Creating a “race to the top” with ambitious, achievable targets for further ZEV deployment in line with long-term climate goals, backed by comprehensive strategies
Acting together
Sharing data, best practices, and other information to design and implement policies to overcome all barriers to the ZEV transition, while looking for opportunities to act together to achieve individual and collective targets
Encouraging a global transition
Publicly sharing cutting-edge research and participating in international events to encourage other governments at all levels, as well as the private sector, to move more quickly
Becoming a member
Membership in the ZEV Alliance is open to national and sub-national governments (e.g., states and provinces) which have strong ambitions to transition to ZEVs and have policies in place to enhance availability, increase affordability, improve charging and refueling infrastructure, and promote equity in the ZEV transition.
Membership is subject to unanimous consent of existing ZEV Alliance members. At the discretion of members, governments interested in joining the ZEV Alliance may be invited to attend the Annual Assembly and monthly meetings as observers for up to one year.
Member roles
Members are expected to attend most monthly meetings, the Annual Assembly, and other ZEV Alliance meetings; participate actively in discussions by sharing information and lessons learned; and contribute to scoping and review of research projects.
Member governments may also speak on public webinars and events to share their experiences and accomplishments with an international audience.