North Carolina Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in North Carolina, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
45
laws and incentives in North Carolina related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Advanced Technology Vehicle Purchase Policy for Dealerships added 11/8/2023
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Study added 10/9/2023
- Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Requirement added 10/9/2023
- Ethanol Tax Exemption added 10/9/2023
Fueling Stations
4,479
stations in North Carolina with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 108 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 20 | 11 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 3,796 | 365 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 92 | 12 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 54 | 20 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 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.
North Carolina has 3 coalitions:
Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition
Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (Western North Carolina)
Triangle Clean Cities (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
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) | 45,600 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 18,800 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 175,300 |
| Biodiesel | 71,300 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 675,300 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 300 |
| Propane | 100 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 7,700,300 |
| Diesel | 209,600 |
| Unknown Fuel | 73,700 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Case Studies
Centralina Stakeholders Coordinate Steps to Support Connected and Automated Vehicles
Dec. 10, 2021
Blue Skies Initiative Clears the Air in North Carolina for More Than a Decade
March 17, 2015
Triangle Clean Cities Resource Gives CNG Installation a Boost
Aug. 19, 2015
Biodiesel Offers an Easy Alternative for Fleets
Aug. 18, 2015
Videos
North Carolina Commits to Clean Energy with EV Charging
Oct. 7, 2017
America's Largest Home Runs on Biodiesel in North Carolina
June 9, 2017
City of Hendersonville Converts Vehicles to Natural Gas in North Carolina
Aug. 6, 2016
North Carolina's Henderson County Focuses on Natural Gas
Feb. 6, 2016
North Carolina City Expands Alternative Fuel Fleet
Sept. 27, 2014
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of October 2023
| Fuel | Lower Atlantic Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.70/gallon | $3.37/GGE | $4.42/gallon | $4.02/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $5.50/gallon | $5.45/GGE | $4.86/gallon | $4.81/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.96/gallon | $4.17/GGE | $3.05/gallon | $4.30/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.45/GGE | $2.45/GGE | $2.85/GGE | $2.85/GGE |
| Propane | $3.18/gallon | $4.39/GGE | $3.29/gallon | $4.54/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.41/gallon | $3.41/GGE | $3.72/gallon | $3.72/GGE |
| Diesel | $4.31/gallon | $3.88/GGE | $4.52/gallon | $4.07/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Lower Atlantic PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Affordable Mobility Platform
- Alternative Fuel Implementation Team (AFIT) for North Carolina
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- Carolina Alternative Fuel Infrastructure for Storm Resilience Plan
- Carolina Blue Skies and Green Jobs Initiative
- Developing Replicable, Innovative Variants for Engagement for EVs in the USA (DRIVE Electric USA)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- North Carolina Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Taskforce
- Solutions for curbside-charging electric vehicles for planned urban growth
- Southeast AFV Demonstration Initiative (SADI)
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- North Carolina Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- North Carolina State Energy Office
- North Carolina Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- North Carolina – 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