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Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays from all of us at Plug-in NC! Thank you to everyone who helped us share our passion for EVs this year. We hope you have a great holiday season.

Plug-in NC EV Awards
We want to hear what our followers think is the best EV across different categories. In our inaugural Plug-in NC EV awards, cast your vote for the best electric commuter, road-tripper, camper, family vehicle and more. Complete the survey by the end of the year!

Electric Transit Buses Coming to a City Near You

The number of electric transit buses in North Carolina continues to rise. The state expects to see an addition of 25 electric buses through Phase 2 of the Volkswagen Settlement and more through the Federal Transit Administration’s Low- and No-Emission Grant Awards. These announcements will increase the tally of transit systems that have or will soon have electric buses in their fleets to 13. Read more.

Raleigh's EV-Ready Playbook

We partnered with the City of Raleigh’s Office of Sustainability on a comprehensive EV-ready playbook for planning and installing public, residential and workplace charging. The document covers the basics of vehicle charging, electric utility considerations, charging station types and placement, the permitting process, installation steps, future-proofing, case studies and more. Read more.

EV Owner Spotlight

Michael Matthews, a building science specialist with our parent company, Advanced Energy, recently purchased his first EV — a Hyundai Ioniq 5. We spoke with him about his experiences as a new EV owner. Read more.

NCDEQ Announces Latest VW Settlement Awards

The NC Department of Environmental Quality continued its announcements of awards through Phase 2 of North Carolina’s Volkswagen Settlement Program. See below for the latest updates.

DC Fast Program: Priority Corridors

DC Fast Program: Existing Site Upgrades

Level 2 Program: State Agency

Level 2 Program: Public Access (funds still available)

Level 2 Program: Multi-Unit Dwellings (funds still available)

Level 2 Program: Workplace (funds still available)

School Bus Program

Clean Heavy-Duty Equipment & Vehicle Replacement Program

National Drive Electric Week Recap

We had a great time at this year’s National Drive Electric Week celebration, even with the postponements and cancellations caused by Hurricane Ian. It was exciting to see and hear about the growing diversity of EVs in the market and the expansion across vehicle types, including pickup trucks and more medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Save the Date: Forth Roadmap Conference

Plug-in NC is proud to support the Forth Roadmap EV conference. Join us May 15-17, 2023, in Portland, Oregon, for the nation’s premier electric transportation conference. Leaders from across the world will convene to transform how people and goods move. Find out more and register today at http://roadmapforth.org/.

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