On EV Readiness, Report Finds States Offer Uneven Terrain

States on the West Coast and East Coast, which typically offer various consumer incentives paired with EV policy goals, tended to score the highest. These states also marked strong growth in both EV registrations and the number of public chargers.

California, which received an overall score of 11 — tying with Massachusetts — counted more than 2.2 million zero-emission vehicles in 2025, according to the California Energy Commission. The state has about 76,000 public chargers.

“California has long been where clean transportation goes from concept to commercialization,” Michael Berube, CEO of CALSTART, said during a May 19 news conference in from of the California State Capitol to rally support for clean transportation. Berube went on to point out the growth of California electrified transportation ranging from electric bikes to big rigs.

“Behind these vehicles are real investments,” he said. “They are attracting capital. They are providing employment here in the state. And they are improving air quality.”

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