The Mission:

The Vision:

The Goal:

EDUCATE STATEWIDE

ESTABLISH EV CROSSROADS

IMPROVE AIR QUALITY

Experience an Electric Vehicle at a local ride & drive, learn about state and utility incentives, and access tools, training, and other resources for dealerships and commercial fleets across the state.
Create Indiana’s largest working group of EV stakeholders, such as charging suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, certified dealerships, and consumer groups to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Increase the use of alternative fuel technologies through outreach, public-private partnerships, and fleet adoption resulting in reduced transportation related emissions.

What Is Drive Electric Indiana?

Drive Electric Indiana is a statewide project led by Greater Indiana Clean Cities Inc. an independent non-profit advancing alternative, domestic fueled transportation and energy efficient technologies across all sectors in Indiana.

The program brings together partners from across the state to align their efforts in the goal of preparing our infrastructure, cities, schools, and businesses for the electrification of transportation in Indiana.

Join Drive Electric Indiana to electrify the future of a Greater Indiana.

Drive Electric Indiana Projects and Events

Electric Vehicles Work for Hoosiers!

Switching to an electric vehicle doesn’t mean making changes to your day-to-day lifestyle. The range of modern EVs are enough to cover the average Indiana resident’s weekly commute When considering an EV, range is often the first question on your mind. Even the shortest-range EVs are enough to cover daily commutes with charging scheduled for overnight. Use the graph of popular EVs to see which has the best fit for your daily driving needs, or your next road trip. Use the buyer’s guide to find more ranges and vehicle types to better fit your needs.

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Indiana’s Utilities offer benefits to EV owners!

Driving an EV saves money on fuel. Utilities and local power providers are leading Indiana’s transition to electric vehicles by offering access to vehicles, incentives, and special electric rates. EV owners benefit from reduced or fixed electric rates during “Time of Use” (TOU) periods known as “Off-Peak” hours. Charging an EV overnight during “off-peak” hours will reduce load on the grid and will reduce your price per Kilowatt Hour. Check your local power provider to see incentives and rates.

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Indiana Utility Benefits and Rates

Find your utility below to see what benefits they offer, their Time of Use hours, and contact information for further research.

Indiana Michigan Power offers a time-of-use (TOU) rate to residential customers for PEV. TOU rate off-peak hours are between 9pm and 7am Monday through Friday and all-day Saturday and Sunday. Indiana Michigan Power may require customers to install a metering system that is capable of separately tracking PEV charging. See the I&M Charge at Home Page for more information.

Indiana Michigan Power’s IM Plugged In Program offers rebates for businesses, fleets, and multi-unit buildings. Participating customers may be eligible to receive a one-time enrollment rebate of $250 for 240 volt wiring and/or Level 2 EV charger with proof of qualifying purchase, or a 5-year revenue credit through Contribution In Aid of Construction. See the I&M Charge at Work Page for more information.

The Indianapolis Power & Light Co is now AES Indiana and offers special EV charging rates, including year-round time-of-use (TOU) for residential and business customers who own a licensed PEV. Customers who are considering purchasing Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment should contact IPL to discuss the benefits and requirements of participating in the program. See the AES Electric Vehicles page for more information.

Duke Energy offers one of the lowest electricity costs in the Midwest. Charging your electric vehicle at home is inexpensive and convenient. You’ll be able to charge at the standard residential electric rate, which varies but is typically less than fuel costs. Find out more information the Duke Energy Electric Vehicle Page.

 

Electricity Co-operatives and Rural Electric Membership Corporations (REMC) offer non-metropolitan and rural communities the opportunity to develop and own their own electricity. Unlike investor-owned utilities, profits are reinvested or redistributed to the company. Contact your Indiana Co-op and REMC to find out how they are preparing for electric vehicles.

Tax Incentives and Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) amended the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (IRC 30D), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and added a new requirement for final assembly in North America that took effect on August 17, 2022. For new electric, fuel cell electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles acquired, delivered, and placed in service after August 16, 2022, this final assembly requirement applies. For vehicles placed in service on or after January 1, 2023, the Clean Vehicle Credit provisions are subject to updated guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

EV Tax Credit Changes for 2023
Starting January 1, 2023, the most significant changes to Clean Vehicle Tax Credit are:

New clean vehicles are eligible for up to $7,500 depending on battery size until further guidance from the Treasury/ IRS is released in March 2023

Previously owned clean vehicles (also known as “used vehicles”) are eligible for a tax credit of up to $4,000

The minimum battery capacity must be 7 kilowatt hours

Vehicles must be made by a qualified manufacturer

MSRP limitations apply

Income limits apply to taxpayers

The taxpayer must report the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle on the taxpayer’s income tax return

Dealers must provide reports to the taxpayer and the IRS regarding the sale of the vehicle

Manufacturers and Models for New Qualified Clean Vehicles Purchased in 2023 or After

View current federal tax incentives for your next vehicle purchase.

Electric vehicles need Indiana’s dealers

New EV owners will need support from educated sales and delivery staff, and new electric vehicles will require maintenance from trained technicians. While maintenance requirements on electric vehicles are substantially less than internal combustion vehicles, they still require maintenance on wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, internal cabin features, and on rarer occasions, batteries and motors. Visit Electric For All to find a certified dealer near you.

Plug In America offers in-person and web-based electric vehicle dealer training plus tools for dealers to confidently sell EVs and to support the specific needs of EV customers.

Electric vehicles are ready for Indiana fleets!

Electric vehicles come in all shapes and sizes. See how schools, municipalities, and businesses are benefiting from adding electric vehicles to their fleets to reduce fuel and maintenance costs. Contact the Drive Electric Indiana team to address your unique fleet needs.

Manufacturing in Indiana

Indiana boasts the highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the nation and is second in overall automotive production according to the IEDC. Electric Vehicles are supporting jobs and manufacturing in Indiana. Advanced Energy Economy ranked Indiana fourth in the nation for electric transportation employment potential.

The EY Mobility Consumer Index predicts that sales of electric vehicles will outpace combustion vehicles by 2036 in the United States, five years sooner than previously expected.

According to an IEA Report, OEMs are expected to embrace electric mobility more widely in the 2020s. Notably 18 of the 20 largest OEMs, which combined accounted for almost 90% of all worldwide new car registrations in 2020, have announced intentions to increase the number of available models and boost production of electric light-duty vehicles.

Support Indiana’s Sustainable Future

As electric vehicles gain momentum, legislators and policy makers are playing an increasingly critical role in the implementation of local laws and incentives to promote EV adoption. Learn more about local programs and efforts to support the future of Electric Vehicles in Indiana:

Demand for EVs is rising:
HB 1220 – Establishes the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Taskforce
**Signed into Law April 2021. Public Law 131.

EV Jobs are Hoosier Jobs:
HB 1168 – Establishes the Indiana EV Product Commission
**Signed into law April 2021. Public Law 128.

EV Infrastructure is Growing:
HB 1385 – Encourages growth in Indiana’s charging infrastructure

**Referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications.

REV Midwest – The Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition is an MOU between the states of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to create a regional framework to accelerate vehicle electrification in the Midwest. REV Midwest provides the foundation for cooperation on fleet electrification along key commercial corridors to safeguard economic security, reduce harmful emissions, improve public health, and advance innovation.

REV Midwest will future proof the region’s manufacturing, logistics, and transportation leadership and position the region to realize additional economic opportunity in clean energy manufacturing and deployment.

**Signed September 2021.

EV Tax Credits benefit consumers:
HB 1148 – Establishes a tax credit for qualified EV charging stations

 **Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.