Best States to Own an Electric Vehicle in the US

Strategic Insights -

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that Massachusetts is the best state to own an electric vehicle (EV) in the US, boasting the most charging ports and EV stations. Maine offers the most generous EV tax credit and tops the road safety rank. Additionally, the IEA reported that over one in four new cars sold globally this year are electric, with U.S. EV sales up around 10% in early 2025. A recent study by Hasbrook & Hasbrook Personal Injury Lawyers evaluated all 50 U.S. states and scored them based on ease of EV ownership, including charging access, road safety, climate, and financial incentives.

Key Takeaways:

  • Massachusetts ranks first as the best state to own an EV car, with 473 charging stations per 1,000 square miles and 1,146 charging ports per 100 square miles.
  • Rhode Island ranks second, offering 793 charging ports and a $2,500 tax credit, with a top-tier road safety ranking.
  • Connecticut ranks third, offering the highest tax credit among the top states at $4,125, with 779 charging ports and nearly as easy charging access as Rhode Island.
  • Maine ranks fifth, offering a $7,500 EV tax credit, the highest in the US, with a strong safety ranking and commitment to clean energy.
  • Florida ranks seventh, boasting the most battery-friendly climate, with an average annual temperature of 70.7°F, which helps with EV range, and 224 charging ports.
  • Vermont ranks eighth, offering a generous $4,000 tax credit and featuring a strong road safety ranking, although colder weather can affect batteries.
  • Delaware ranks ninth, offering 377 charging ports per 100 square miles, but a lower road safety score and smaller tax credit of $1,750 place it further down the list.
  • New York closes the top ten, offering a $2,000 tax credit and 362 charging ports, despite a colder climate and lower safety ranking.

Statistics:

  • Massachusetts has 473 charging stations per 1,000 square miles and 1,146 charging ports per 100 square miles.
  • Rhode Island has 793 charging ports and a $2,500 tax credit.
  • Connecticut has 779 charging ports and a $4,125 tax credit.
  • Maine offers a $7,500 EV tax credit, with a strong safety ranking.
  • Florida boasts an average annual temperature of 70.7°F, with 224 charging ports.
  • Vermont offers a $4,000 tax credit, with 134 charging ports and a strong road safety ranking.
  • Delaware has 377 charging ports, but a lower road safety score and smaller tax credit of $1,750.
  • New York offers a $2,000 tax credit, with 362 charging ports.

Sources:

  • International Energy Agency (IEA) report on electric vehicles
  • Hasbrook & Hasbrook Personal Injury Lawyers study on the best states to own an electric vehicle
  • Digital Journal article on the best states to own an electric vehicle
  • State EV Stations per 1000 mi and EV charging ports per 100 mi data table
  • Road Safety Rank and EV Purchase Tax Credit data