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Where’s my electric car? State policy makes EVs hard to find and buy in Washington.

[PHOTO: Lack of carmaker tax credits in Washington means electric cars like this one are mostly sold in California.]

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Starting in 2025, Washington begins offering EV manufacturers a tax credit on every zero-emission vehicle they sell statewide. In the meantime, EVs are almost entirely being sold in California or other states that currently offer a manufacturer’s credit. A rule change at the state Ecology department could help boost EV sales here. Click the play arrow to hear Corwin Haeck’s report.