In 2023, some ******* battery-electric vehicles were sold in California, representing some **** percent of the total electric vehicle sales in the state that year. As technological advances led to an increase in available BEV models with a wider driving range, the sales volume for this EV segment has been steadily rising since 2013, when it recorded under ****** sales. The leading electric vehicle state in the U.S. For every ***** people in California, there were nearly ** electric cars, making it the U.S. state with the highest ratio of EVs per population, over ** EVs over the ratio recorded for the second in the ranking. The fast pace of the Californian EV market comes perhaps as no surprise, as the Golden State is also the largest car market across propulsion types in the United States. The battery-electric vehicle fleet in California has steadily risen since 2010. Comparatively, the gasoline-powered light-duty vehicle fleet fluctuated in the past years, dropping between 2021 and 2023. An expanding charging infrastructure To meet the charging demand of a growing electric vehicle fleet, California relies on its EV charging network. As of the fourth quarter of 2023, there were around *** electric vehicle supply equipment ports per 100 EVs in the state, a ratio far below the one recorded in most other states, partly due to the size of California's EV fleet. California's charging infrastructure further faces the same issue recorded on a global level: The largest share of its public and shared private network consisted of Level 2 chargers, which are alternating current (AC) chargers. AC chargers, in contrast to their direct current counterparts, tend to have longer charging times, which impact consumers' EV adoption. However, the Golden State is committed to expanding its infrastructure: California was the second state to receive the largest grants from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program in 2023.

In 2022, electric cars in California represented an estimated *** percent of the total electricity consumption. Based on the state's projections, the share of EV electricity demand as part of California's total consumption could increase **********, up to **** percent in 2035.

The battery-electric vehicle fleet in California increased by **** percent between 2022 and 2023, reaching over *** million fully-electric light vehicles in circulation in the U.S. state. All-electric vehicles had been more popular than plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles during the previous years, with the exception of the period between 2012 and 2015, when PHEVs comprised the largest share of the electric fleet.

This dataset contains comprehensive hourly data from January 1, 2021, to May 31, 2024, for the California region. The data focuses on electric vehicle (EV) charging demand and renewable energy production, including solar and wind energy. The dataset is structured to support analysis and optimization of EV charging using intelligent forecasting methods for solar and renewable energy in uncertain environments. The integrated solar and wind energy data are taken from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/.

Dataset Description 1. Time Frame Start Date: January 1, 2021 End Date: May 31, 2024 Frequency: Hourly 2 Key Features Date: The specific date of the recorded data. Time: The hour of the day the data was recorded. EV Charging Demand (kW): The amount of electricity (in kilowatts) demanded by electric vehicles for charging during each hour. Solar Energy Production (kW): The amount of electricity (in kilowatts) produced from solar energy sources during each hour. Wind Energy Production (kW): The amount of electricity (in kilowatts) produced from wind energy sources during each hour. Electricity Price ($/kWh): The price of electricity per kilowatt-hour. Grid Availability: Indicates whether the grid was available ("Available") or not ("Unavailable") during each hour. Weather Conditions: Describes the weather during each hour, with possible values such as "Clear", "Cloudy", "Rainy", "Sunny", and "Partly Cloudy". Battery Storage (kWh): The amount of electricity stored in batteries during each hour. Charging Station Capacity (kW): The maximum capacity of the charging stations in kilowatts. EV Charging Efficiency (%): The efficiency of the EV charging process, expressed as a percentage. Number of EVs Charging: The number of electric vehicles charging during each hour. Peak Demand (kW): The peak electricity demand during each hour. Renewable Energy Usage (%): The percentage of energy used from renewable sources. Grid Stability Index: An index indicating the stability of the grid, with higher values indicating greater stability. Carbon Emissions (kgCO2/kWh): The amount of carbon emissions produced per kilowatt-hour of electricity. Power Outages (hours): The duration of power outages during each hour. Energy Savings ($): The amount of money saved through energy efficiencies during each hour. Derived Features Total Renewable Energy Production (kW): The sum of solar and wind energy production.

Total Renewable Energy Production (kW) = Solar Energy Production (kW) +Wind Energy Production (kW) Effective Charging Capacity (kW): The product of charging station capacity and EV charging efficiency.

\text{Effective Charging Capacity (kW)} = \text{Charging Station Capacity (kW)} \times \left( \frac{\text{EV Charging Efficiency (%)}}{100} \right)

Adjusted Charging Demand (kW): The EV charging demand adjusted by renewable energy usage. \text{Adjusted Charging Demand (kW)} = \text{EV Charging Demand (kW)} \times \left( \frac{\text{Renewable Energy Usage (%)}}{100} \right) Net Energy Cost ($): The product of EV charging demand and electricity price.

\text{Net Energy Cost ($)} = \text{EV Charging Demand (kW)} \times \text{Electricity Price ($/kWh)} Carbon Footprint Reduction (kgCO2): The reduction in carbon emissions due to renewable energy usage.

\text{Carbon Footprint Reduction (kgCO2)} = \text{EV Charging Demand (kW)} \times \text{Carbon Emissions (kgCO2/kWh)} \times \left( 1 - \frac{\text{Renewable Energy Usage (%)}}{100} \right) Renewable Energy Efficiency: The efficiency of utilizing renewable energy for charging electric vehicles.

Renewable Energy Efficiency = Total Renewable Energy Production (kW) / Effective Charging Capacity (kW)

Usage and Applications This dataset is valuable for research and development in the following areas:

• Optimizing EV Charging: By analyzing the data, strategies can be developed to optimize EV charging schedules to minimize costs and maximize the use of renewable energy. Renewable Energy Forecasting: The dataset supports the development of predictive models for solar and wind energy production. Grid Management: Insights from the data can help improve grid stability and manage peak demand periods. Carbon Emission Reduction: The dataset aids in calculating and strategizing ways to reduce carbon emissions from EV charging. Economic Analysis: The data allows for the assessment of energy savings and cost efficiencies in EV charging. This extensive dataset provides a robust foundation for advancing sustainable and intelligent EV charging solutions in the California region.

Quarterly data on vehicle registration by fuel type, vehicle type and number of vehicles, Canada, the provinces, census metropolitan areas and census sub-divisions.

In 2023, the aggregated battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles held nearly ********* of the new vehicle market in California. Non-rechargeable hybrid vehicles were also popular, representing around ** percent of the market that same year. However, while non-rechargeable hybrids have steadily gained in popularity since 2018, battery-electric vehicles record the steepest growth, up by **** percentage points in 2023 compared to 2019.

Gasoline-powered vehicles made up **** percent of the total light vehicle fleet in California in 2023, making internal combustion engine vehicles by far the most popular among the vehicles in circulation in the U.S. state. Alternative fuel vehicles—namely battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel-cell electric vehicles—amounted to an aggregated *** million units in the Californian vehicle population, higher than diesel, natural gas, and propane models.

In 2022, California was the federal state with the highest number of motor vehicle registrations in the United States. More than **** million motor vehicles were registered in the nation’s most populous state. Overall, the United States recorded over ***** million vehicle registrations. Vehicle classes Automobiles and trucks are the leading categories in terms of motor vehicle sales in the United States, accounting for roughly ** percent of all registrations. Motorcycles and buses comprise the remaining categories, with buses accounting for a miniscule **** percent of registrations. In terms of sales, light trucks were the most popular category in 2023 with retail sales of nearly **** million units. Leading state California recorded around **** million registrations of automobiles and trucks, having a resident population of just under ** million people. California is the largest market for car registration. The state is known for progressive state legislation that promotes the manufacturing and sale of electric vehicles.

Quarterly data on new motor vehicle registration by fuel type, vehicle type and number of vehicles, for Canada and provinces.

EV Fleet Vehicles | Squamish Community DashboardThis indicator measures the number of District of Squamish fleet vehicles that are fully electric. The total number of fleet vehicles excludes trailers, includes BP arena ice machines.About this target:20% of fleet vehicles to be electric or similarly low carbon by 2030. Electrification of larger vehicles as technology allows.Analysis:This information is collected through the fleet manager. The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) in the District's fleet has risen to 14%, and there is also consideration of using propane as a fuel for existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to decrease emissions. Several fleet vehicles were replaced this year, however electric models were not available (pick up trucks, excavator). Overall vehicle count has decreased.Reason for monitoring:Transportation accounts for 53% of community GHG emissions, and 'Decarbonize Transportation' is one of 6 Big Moves in the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). Our CCAP goal for 2030 is for 50% of passenger vehicles and 10% of fleet vehicles to be electric by 2030. The target for the District fleet will be finalized after a detailed fleet assessment, and reflects that the municipality should be a leader in the community, and that many vehicles currently can not be electrified.

This annual release provides a snapshot of the number of active vehicle registration counts of light-duty vehicles and medium-duty vehicles by type of vehicle and fuel type, heavy-duty vehicles, buses, and motorcycles and mopeds. Data are obtained from the administrative files from provincial and territorial governments.

Between 2018 and 2022, the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program attributed ***** clean vehicle grants to consumers in California, which amounted to approximately ***** million U.S. dollars distributed in the U.S. state. **** percent of these grants were allocated to battery-electric car buyers, followed by **** percent of grants attributed for the purchase of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Non-rechargeable hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles accounted for the smaller share of the Californian total.

Approximately ******* Tesla electric vehicles were delivered in the United States in 2019, about eight times as many as the next ranked brand. Overall, approximately ******* plug-in electric vehicles were delivered across the country over the course of the year.

California dreamin’ of an electric future In 2030, an estimated ** million PEVs will be on the roads in the United States, with the state of California accounting for around ** percent of that figure. California currently represents the largest EV market in the United States; this can be explained by the state’s high resident population and its incentives for zero-emission vehicles.

Electric avenues: are more public charging points required? The term plug-in electric vehicle refers to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and a battery electric vehicle (BEV). Both vehicles have a battery pack that can be recharged by plugging into a power source, and both have an electric engine that is capable of powering the vehicle on its own. There is growing pressure on the existing charging infrastructure as the demand for electric vehicles increases – the state of California currently has the highest number of electric vehicle charging stations and outlets in the United States.

In 2023, California had the most automobile registrations: almost 13.2 million such vehicles were registered in the most populous U.S. federal state. California also had the highest number of registered motor vehicles overall: nearly 30.4 million registrations.

In 2023, California boasted the largest all electric vehicle fleet, at approximately *** million units. This volume dwarfed registrations in all other states, with second-in-the-ranking Florida recording some ******* battery electric vehicles in use on its roads. A year earlier, alternative fuel light vehicles represented some ***** percent of sales in the United States.

Electric vehicles are projected to account for ** percent of the market in 2035, up from a forecast of ** percent in 2030. Overall, American motorists bought some **** million light vehicles in 2020, a volume which is tipped to keep growing.  Tesla sparks sales growth Tesla accounted for the majority of plug-in electric vehicles sold in the United States in 2020. As of now, Tesla is leading the race towards the electrification of transport in the United States. The California-based carmaker reported 2020 sales nearing ****** units of its most recent model addition, the Model Y. The Model 3 came first in the ranking, at ****** sales. The latter was introduced in July 2017 at a starting price of ****** U.S. dollars and has become Tesla’s most successful model so far. Overall, consumers in the U.S. bought ******* Tesla-badged vehicles in 2021.  The great brand divide   The Tesla brand exerts such dominance in the market that it plays in a league of its own. Even though there are other brands competing with Tesla globally, it looks like they do not stand a chance to bite into Tesla’s U.S. market share. U.S. car shoppers only bought ****** Chevrolet Bolt EV and just ****** Nissan-badged LEAF battery electric vehicles in 2020.

In 2018, about ******* cars were sold in Florida, making it the second best performing state in terms of car sales. Car sales are losing popularity in the United States with more motorists preferring other segments such as small trucks, SUVs, and minivans. Overall, some *** million light vehicles were sold to customers in Florida in 2018. California dominates traditional and electric car sales California is not only the largest market for cars but also for plug-in electric vehicles. The state is known for progressive state legislation that promotes the manufacturing and sale of electric vehicles. It is also the home to the Tesla headquarters. The company is behind much of the growth of electric vehicles in the United States. Over *** percent of California’s new vehicle sales in 2018 were electric vehicles. The Californian electric vehicle fleet is expected to surpass ***** million vehicles by 2030. With so many electric vehicles on the road, heavy investments must be made into electric vehicle infrastructure. An extensive network of charging stations has been set up along highways between Mexico and Canada. The ‘West Coast Green Highway’ consists of hundreds of fast chargers in California, Oregon, and Washington. Pacific Coast states accounted for over***** of all U.S. electric vehicle sales in 2018.

In March 2025, the U.S. had over ******* charging outlets for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). A considerable sum of these chargers is found in California, with almost ****** public and private power outlets. Plug-in power stations and charging outlets are essential to increase U.S. plug-in electric vehicle sales. Outlets supporting the EV boom Having a network of charging stations and outlets is absolutely necessary for electric vehicles to be practical for most drivers. Therefore, that China is among the leading markets for electric vehicle sales is unsurprising. The country had *** million or so public electric vehicle chargers (EVSE) in 2023. Infrastructure issues will be one of the main hurdles for the electric vehicle market, particularly when it comes to the commercial vehicle segment. Electric vehicles in California In terms of U.S. markets, California absolutely outperforms every other U.S. state when it comes to plug-in electric vehicle sales. A fair share of power outlets is still privately owned in homes or workplaces, with the latter playing a large role in attracting commuters towards electric vehicles. With faster charging and cheaper, more efficient batteries, long distance travel becomes possible with plug-in EVs. As a result, the electric vehicle fleet size in California alone is expected to grow to reach almost **** million by 2030. California's battery-electric vehicle market share came to around **** percent in 2023.

Tesla dominated battery electric vehicle sales in the United States in 2019 with a market share of almost ** percent. The company sold an estimated ******* battery electric vehicles in that year, helped by its line-up of electric vehicles including the Model 3, Model X, and Model S. Miles ahead of the competition Tesla employs close to ****** people worldwide, with around ****** of those based at its main production factory in California. The number of Tesla vehicles produced worldwide started to increase significantly when mass production of the Model 3 was scaled up during 2018. In the same year, the company sold approximately ******* battery electric vehicles in the United States, accounting for around ** percent of all battery electric vehicles sold in the country. What range do electric cars have? Two reasons why drivers will not consider buying an electric vehicle are range and charge; however, new battery technology is helping to change those opinions. Tesla vehicles dominate the list of electric vehicles with the greatest battery range in the United States, with some models being able to travel further than 300 miles on a single charge. Tesla’s network of superchargers also provides access to the most electric vehicle fast-charging outlets in the United States, making the process of recharging the battery easier and quicker.

In 2023, about 90 percent of all cars sold in Norway were electric cars, including battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). This share represents a sharp increase compared to the pre-pandemic EV sales share, which stood at 53.4 percent in 2019. Renewables powering Norway's cars Not only does Norway outperform other countries in terms of electric vehicles as a share of car sales, but also almost all of Norway’s domestic electricity comes from hydropower. For Norway, incentives in favor of green travel, such as toll-free travel, electric roads, and priority parking for electric vehicles, date back several years. Car brands must navigate a competitive industry in the country when it comes to the penetration rate of their EV models. Cuts for emissions With future restrictions penalizing the sale of new cars running only on petrol or diesel, the race is on worldwide for EV manufacturers to lower the greenhouse gas emissions their models release into the atmosphere. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the size of the global market for electric vehicles is tipped to grow substantially over the coming years. Worldwide plug-in electric vehicle sales reached around 13.7 million units in 2023.