Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment and Emissions Reductions Goals

North Carolina established the following goals to reduce statewide greenhouse (GHG) emissions:

• GHG emissions must be at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030;
• Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050;
• Register at least 1,250,000 ZEVs by 2030; and,
• Increase the share of new passenger vehicle sales to 50% ZEVs by 2030.

To meet these goals, the North Carolina Policy Office must conduct a GHG emission analysis by January 8, 2023, that evaluates potential pathways for achieving net-zero GHG emissions across the state by 2050 and interim targets.

(Reference Executive Order 246, 2022)