California Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in California, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
171
laws and incentives in California related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Fee Structure Assessment added 11/13/2023
- Zero-Emission Transit Incentive Program Authorization added 11/13/2023
- Zero Emission School Bus Acquisition Requirements added 11/13/2023
- Alternative Fuel and Infrastructure Assessment added 11/13/2023
Fueling Stations
50,360
stations in California with alternative fuels
Fuel | Public | Private |
---|---|---|
Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 36 | 11 |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 140 | 144 |
Electric (EVSE ports) | 42,517 | 6,188 |
Ethanol (E85) | 353 | 15 |
Hydrogen | 59 | 5 |
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 15 | 24 |
Propane (LPG) | 209 | 47 |
Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 597 | 0 |
Clean Cities Coalitions
Clean Cities builds partnerships to advance alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies through a national network of more than 75 coalitions.
California has 12 coalitions.
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 2022
Electric (EV) | 903,600 |
Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 361,100 |
Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 1,514,000 |
Biodiesel | 183,900 |
Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 1,338,000 |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 10,300 |
Propane | 1,500 |
Hydrogen | 14,900 |
Methanol | 0 |
Gasoline | 31,059,000 |
Diesel | 725,300 |
Unknown Fuel | 8,200 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Case Studies

Liquefied Natural Gas Allows for Cleaner Refuse Collection in Sacramento
July 11, 2018

Using Solar Power to Supplement Workplace Charging
Jan. 1, 2015

SunLine Transit Demonstrates Excellence in Zero Emission Transit
Aug. 27, 2019

Workplace Charging Success: lynda.com
Jan. 1, 2015

California Ramps Up Biofuels Infrastructure in 2016
Oct. 13, 2016

Silicon Valley-based Electric Vehicle Parade Breaks Guinness World Record
Aug. 19, 2015

San Diego Dealers Plug-In to Electric Vehicle Progress
Aug. 18, 2015

Largest U.S. Port Complex Embraces LNG for Heavy-Duty Trucks
July 1, 2012

Shared Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Set to Hit the Streets in California
April 17, 2019

Ryder Opens Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facility
July 11, 2018

Community Engagement Guides Creation of Neighborhood Microtransit Hub
Aug. 9, 2023
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of October 2023
Fuel | West Coast Region | National Average | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
Biodiesel (B20) | $5.10/gallon | $4.64/GGE | $4.42/gallon | $4.02/GGE |
Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $5.53/gallon | $5.47/GGE | $4.86/gallon | $4.81/GGE |
Ethanol (E85) | $3.98/gallon | $5.61/GGE | $3.05/gallon | $4.30/GGE |
Natural Gas (CNG) | $3.26/GGE | $3.26/GGE | $2.85/GGE | $2.85/GGE |
Propane | $3.59/gallon | $4.95/GGE | $3.29/gallon | $4.54/GGE |
Gasoline | $5.58/gallon | $5.58/GGE | $3.72/gallon | $3.72/GGE |
Diesel | $6.18/gallon | $5.56/GGE | $4.52/gallon | $4.07/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the West Coast PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- California Fleets and Workplace Alternative Fuels Project
- California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Project
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Drayage Truck Replacement Program
- Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration
- Integration of Smart Ridesharing into an Existing Electric Vehicle Carsharing Service in the San Joaquin Valley
- Leadership of Employers for Electrification Program (LEEP)
- Low Carbon Fuel Infrastructure Investment Initiative
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Deployment—Data Collection
- Multi-Unit Dwelling Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging Innovation Pilots in Multiple Metropolitan Areas
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Point Reyes National Seashore
- Safety Training and Design, Permitting, and Operational Guidance for Garage Facilities Maintaining and Parking Natural Gas, Propane, and Hydrogen Vehicles
- San Bernardino Associated Governments Alternative Fuel Truck Project
- Smart Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station Deployment
- The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Curriculum Development and Outreach Initiative
- UPS Ontario—Las Vegas Corridor Extension—Bridging the Gap
- Using a Joint Procurement Process to Increase ZEV Adoption Nationwide
- Utah Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies
- VoICE-MR: Vocation Integrated Cost Estimation for Maintenance and Repair of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)
- 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
- California Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- California State Energy Office
- California Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- California – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Projection Tool (EVI-Pro) Lite
- State Electrification Planning and Funding