A study by tire experts at Tires Easy produced an index that reveals the states most likely to transition to EVs soonest.

California ranks as the state most likely to make the switch to EVs the soonest. In 2023, there were 1.3 million registered EVs in California, the most nationwide by a margin of over 1 million. The state with the second-most registered EVs was Florida, with just over 250,000. These 1.3 million registered EVs equate to 3,225 per 100,000 Californians, which is also the highest proportional figure nationwide.

In terms of EV charging, outlets are individual charging points, often installed at home, while stations are public facilities equipped with multiple charging points. California was revealed to have the most of both types of charging facilities nationwide, with approximately 56,800 outlets and 17,500 stations.

Vermont ranks as the second state most likely to go EV-exclusive first. There were almost 8,000 registered EVs in the state in 2023, equating to the second-highest figure per capita at 1,207.17 per 100,000 residents. The state has the highest number of EV charging outlets and charging stations per capita nationwide.

The state in third, Washington, has the second-highest number of registered EVs per capita, with 1,946.80 per 100,000 residents. Washington ranks tenth and ninth, respectively, for the number of EV charging outlets and charging stations per capita

In fourth, Colorado ranks consistently in the top five for all factors. The state has the fourth most registered EVs per capita, the fourth most charging stations nationwide, and carries out searches regarding EVs at the fourth-highest rate. Colorado also has the fifth-most EV charging outlets per capita.

Oregon completes the top five states. There were 1,520.33 registered EVs in the state in 2023, and its residents searched for terms about moving to an EV at a monthly rate of 567.63 per 100,000.

The next five states in order are Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Nevada and Utah.