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More than 3.3 million EVs are now registered across the ten states, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The group includes Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
Ten governors signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, aiming to reach the 3.3 million mark by 2025. At the time, just 87,506 electric cars were on the road in those states.
The new report confirmed that as of Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, the states surpassed their goal.
"State leadership on electric vehicles has produced incredible results in the past decade, exceeding many expectations," said Elaine O'Grady, the NESCAUM's clean transportation director. "When states work together, they can achieve ambitious goals to reduce air pollution and improve the health and well-being of their residents. We look forward to seeing what the next ten years can bring for clean transportation."
In 2013, only 16 EV models were available in the US and many were restricted to California. Consumers can now choose from more than 150 models, spanning compact cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickups.
NESCAUM also said the expanded options are directly tied to the states' market-enabling policies, which laid the groundwork for a broader transition to electric transportation.
"Time and again, we've heard that the states' clean vehicle programs are unrealistic," said executive director Paul Miller. "Yet time and again, the states have shown that when they set ambitious goals, then cooperate in support of them, success follows. Congratulations to these states for their accomplishments and leadership."
Charging infrastructure has also kept pace, with more than ten times the number of charging ports available in 2025 compared to 2014.
The group of states established a task force to coordinate EV incentives, policy development, and consumer awareness campaigns.
"I'm proud to celebrate the success of our states' collaboration on making transportation cleaner and preventing harmful pollution from the largest emitting sector in the country," said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. "As more drivers go green, New Jersey will continue to work toward making electric vehicles accessible to all and expanding the state's charging infrastructure to support regional demand."
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont also called the achievement a win for the environment.
"I’m proud to stand with our partners today, recognizing the benefits of regional collaboration to celebrate how collectively we have met this historic milestone," said Gov. Lamont.
NESCAUM is an association of air pollution control agencies from New England, New Jersey, and New York. The organization has worked with states, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the auto industry for more than three decades to advance low- and zero-emission vehicles.
The other five states that helped reach the 3.3 million EV target were California, Maine, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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