Texas reaches over 250,000 EVs registered, report finds
In Texas, Local Profile reported that a report by DFW Clean Cities said that Texas boasts a registration of over 250,000 electric vehicles as of January 23, 2024. The Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (TxETRA) credits the surge in electric vehicle sales to their low operating costs, increasing affordability and the appeal of new technology, according to the report. This growth reflects the registration of an additional 50,000 electric vehicles in the span of seven months, with Texas achieving the 200,000 milestone in June 2023. “Electric vehicles represent a leap forward in automotive technology and consumer experience,” Interim Executive Director of TxETRA Buzz Smith said in a statement. “EVs are cheaper to fuel, easier to maintain, and superior in performance. We expect Texas will surpass 320,000 registrations next year and go over a million by 2029. Crossing the quarter-million mark is more than a number; it’s a testament to Texas’s commitment to electrifying transportation. We can’t afford to sit out this transition.”
