As part of a broader plan to combat climate change, President Joe Biden signed an executive order earlier this month which aims to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.
The move was made with support from some of the biggest U.S. automakers, as the United States jockey with China to dominate the electric vehicle (EV) market.
The Connecticut new vehicle dealerships, represented by CARA, strongly support promoting and enhancing the EV market in Connecticut. The industry has joined forces with many environmental advocates and the state of Connecticut to provide incentives to consumers to purchase EVs.
CARA has also assisted the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in creating the CHEAPR program, which offers rebates for purchasing electric vehicles. There are currently more than 40 EVs on the market today, and many of these can be found at local dealerships.
These and other efforts have put Connecticut in the forefront of the EV market. In 2021, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked Connecticut 13th in the country in encouraging consumers to buy electric vehicles.