Explore our resources to find information about EV ownership, news, incentives and more.
Plug-in NC Makes Progress on Specialty License Plate Campaign
For the third straight year, Plug-in NC is working to get North Carolina a specialty license plate to help spread awareness of electric vehicles (EVs). If approved, the plate would exist alongside other popular specialty designs, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Friends of the Smokies and Save the Honey Bee. For a new full-background specialty plate to be…
July 12, 2021
EV Adventure: Charging Up Along the Coast
As the weather gets warmer, many of us have the beach on our minds. For drivers of electric vehicles (EVs), escaping to the North Carolina coast is becoming more convenient. Whether you’re planning a brief getaway or a longer road trip, you’ll find plenty of options to plug in thanks to expanding charging infrastructure from your local electric cooperatives and…
July 6, 2021
Plug-in NC Member Spotlight: Asheville Outlets
Asheville Outlets is a Plug-in NC member that aims to provide shoppers with the best experience possible in Western North Carolina. In 2015, the outlets joined the electric vehicle (EV) community by adding charging stations to its comprehensive list of guest amenities and services. “Asheville Outlets is located off Interstate 26, which provides a convenient place for electric vehicle owners…
June 16, 2021
License Plate FAQ
Thank you for your interest in the North Carolina specialty electric vehicle (EV) license plate campaign! Below are answers to some questions we’ve received. Can I get this plate if I do not drive an EV? Yes, there are no restrictions on who can get the plate, though its intended purpose is to spread awareness that a given vehicle is…
December 22, 2020
Plug-in NC Visits Virginia on NDEW Road Trip
As one final wrap-up to our National Drive Electric Week road trip, I wanted to offer some thoughts on how Virginia is similar to and different from our home state when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. To start, a few snapshots. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of November 16,…
November 17, 2020
A Utility’s Perspective: Planning, Deployment and Lessons Learned for Medium- & Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification
It’s an exciting time for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) in the Southeast. To name just a few developments, North Carolina will be receiving new electric transit and school buses through the Volkswagen Settlement; South Carolina was recently chosen by vehicle manufacturer Arrival to house its first U.S. “microfactory”; and in Virginia, Dominion Energy’s electric school bus pilot is…
October 23, 2020
Jacob and Wattson Reflect on Plug-in NC’s National Drive Electric Week Road Trip
From Sunday, September 27, through Saturday, October 3, Jacob Bolin, Plug-in NC’s program manager, and Wattson, Plug-in NC’s trusty Chevrolet Bolt EV, toured eastern North Carolina and Virginia. The duo visited 12 charging stations along their 1,245-mile trip that took them down to Wilmington, over to the Outer Banks and then up into the home of our northern neighbors. The…
October 21, 2020
Getting to Know Our Driver
With our National Drive Electric Week road trip rapidly approaching, we wanted to share a bit about our fearless leader and driver, Jacob Bolin. Let’s check in to learn more! PINC: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? JB: Well, I think we should start with the most important thing first — I am a lover of the road…
September 14, 2020
Purchasing and Policy Considerations of Electric Vehicles for Organizations, Fleets and Municipalities
On the heels of North Carolina’s Volkswagen Settlement Phase 1 award announcements, the second webinar in our three-part series with the state’s Clean Cities Coalitions shed light on electric vehicle (EV) purchasing and policy considerations for organizations, fleets and municipalities. The event featured Bill Eaker, senior environmental planner at the Land of Sky Regional Council of Governments and coordinator of…
September 7, 2020
Range Anxiety, Fuel Comparison and Efficiency Lingo
Despite continued progress in driving range, battery technology and charging station availability, a primary concern among prospective electric vehicle (EV) drivers remains range anxiety, or the fear of getting stranded after running out of a charge. While some of the early entrants to the EV market could travel only relatively short distances, that has quickly changed. Today, most new EVs…
August 20, 2020
Electric Transit and School Bus Initiatives in the Southeast
The medium- and heavy-duty vehicle market offers tremendous potential for electrification, and cities, schools, utilities and other organizations are noticing. A new three-part webinar series from the Clean Cities Coalitions of North Carolina and Plug-in NC is highlighting the electric opportunities in this segment of transportation. The opening webinar, “Electric Transit and School Bus Initiatives in the Southeast,” focused on…
July 28, 2020
Beneficial Buses: Electric Buses Bring Benefits to Businesses, Communities and Utilities
Transportation electrification is continuing to expand as more medium- and heavy-duty vehicles enter the market. Electric buses in particular — both transit and school buses — are hitting roads across the country as cities, schools, airports and other large organizations add them to their fleets. These buses provide a unique set of benefits to the organizations purchasing them, the communities…
June 24, 2020
