Washington Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Washington, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
101
laws and incentives in Washington related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
7,872
stations in Washington with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 2 | 20 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 4 | 17 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 7,089 | 623 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 7 | 9 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 2 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 1 |
| Propane (LPG) | 70 | 6 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 20 | 1 |
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide through a network of more than 75 coalitions.
Washington has 2 coalitions:
Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities
Western Washington Clean Cities and Communities
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2023
| Electric (EV) | 152,100 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 41,200 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 307,200 |
| Biodiesel | 73,800 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 337,700 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 100 |
| Propane | 100 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 5,583,000 |
| Diesel | 274,200 |
| Unknown Fuel | 46,700 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Case Studies
Part 3: Seattle Moving Toward a 100% Electrified Municipal Fleet
May 25, 2021
Seattle's Waste Haulers are Going Green
April 14, 2017
Washington School District Cuts Costs and Improves Air Quality with Propane Buses
April 9, 2019
Seattle Rideshare Fleet Adds EVs, Enjoys Success
July 9, 2021
Part 2: Electrifying Seattle with Equity
May 25, 2021
Sea-Tac and Alaska Air Group Achieve Sky-High Results with Electric Ground Support Equipment
Jan. 26, 2016
Part 1: Seattle: An Early Electric Vehicle Adopter, Still Leading the Charge
May 25, 2021
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of January 2025
| Fuel | West Coast Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.54/gallon | $3.22/GGE | $3.34/gallon | $3.04/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $4.75/gallon | $4.70/GGE | $3.93/gallon | $3.89/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $3.29/gallon | $4.64/GGE | $2.57/gallon | $3.62/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $3.58/GGE | $3.58/GGE | $2.99/GGE | $2.99/GGE |
| Propane | $3.55/gallon | $4.90/GGE | $3.33/gallon | $4.60/GGE |
| Gasoline | $4.14/gallon | $4.14/GGE | $3.06/gallon | $3.06/GGE |
| Diesel | $4.56/gallon | $4.10/GGE | $3.55/gallon | $3.20/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the West Coast PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Affordable Mobility Platform
- Aggregated Alternative Technology Alliance
- Assuring Equitable Access and Building Technical Capacity for Transportation Decarbonization Among Native Nations
- Charging Infrastructure Interconnection Simplification Resource (CIISR)
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Drive Electric USA 2
- Expanding Access to Charging at Home (EACH) Program
- Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities (GUMBO)
- Helping Rural Counties Transition to Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles
- Integrating micro-transit with public transit for coordinated multi-modal movement of people
- Logistics Decarbonization in Strategic Areas (LODESTAR)
- Making the Business Case for Smart, Shared, and Sustainable Mobility Services
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Northwest Electric Showcase Project (Drive Oregon)
- Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition Petroleum Reduction Project
- Technology integration to gain commercial efficiency for the urban goods delivery system, meet future demand for city passenger and delivery load/unload spaces, and reduce energy consumption
- Using a Joint Procurement Process to Increase ZEV Adoption Nationwide
- WestSmart EV@Scale: Western Smart Plug-in Electric Vehicle Community Partnership
- WestSmartEV: Western Smart Plug-in Electric Vehicle Community Partnership
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Washington Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Washington State Energy Office
- Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Plan (PDF)
- Washington – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Toolbox (EVI-X)
- State Electrification Planning and Funding