Virginia Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Virginia, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
66
laws and incentives in Virginia related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
6,042
stations in Virginia with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 1 | 6 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 7 | 18 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 5,266 | 556 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 87 | 16 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 2 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 2 |
| Propane (LPG) | 59 | 22 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
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.
Virginia has 2 coalitions:
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
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) | 84,900 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 26,800 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 229,400 |
| Biodiesel | 44,300 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 484,800 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 300 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 6,670,000 |
| Diesel | 152,800 |
| Unknown Fuel | 30,200 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Videos
Gaseous Fuel Station Upgrades
Dec. 27, 2018
Virginia Cleans up With Natural Gas Refuse Trucks
Sept. 13, 2014
Virginia Converts Vehicles to Propane in Spotsylvania County
June 28, 2014
James Madison University Teaches Alternative Transportation
April 2, 2011
Colonial Williamsburg Switches to Alternative Transportation
April 8, 2010
Propane Buses Save Money for Virginia Schools
Feb. 25, 2010
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of January 2025
| Fuel | Lower Atlantic Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $2.85/gallon | $2.59/GGE | $3.34/gallon | $3.04/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $4.00/gallon | $3.96/GGE | $3.93/gallon | $3.89/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.60/gallon | $3.67/GGE | $2.57/gallon | $3.62/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.74/GGE | $2.74/GGE | $2.99/GGE | $2.99/GGE |
| Propane | $3.08/gallon | $4.25/GGE | $3.33/gallon | $4.60/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.01/gallon | $3.01/GGE | $3.06/gallon | $3.06/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.46/gallon | $3.11/GGE | $3.55/gallon | $3.20/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Lower Atlantic PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- A Utility-Scale Plan for Accelerating the Deployment of Multi-Family Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure
- Advancing Alternative Fuel Markets Adoption and Growth
- Aggregated Alternative Technology Alliance
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Developing Replicable, Innovative Variants for Engagement for EVs in the USA (DRIVE Electric USA)
- East Coast Commercial Zero-Emissions Vehicle Corridor Planning Partnership
- Electric Vehicle Smart Program Management: Supporting Local Governments to Achieve Equitable Access to Electric Mobility
- Expanding Access to Charging at Home (EACH) Program
- Helping Rural Counties Transition to Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles
- Leadership of Employers for Electrification Program (LEEP)
- Logistics Decarbonization in Strategic Areas (LODESTAR)
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Mid-Atlantic Electric School Bus Experience Project
- Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- NGV U.P.T.I.M.E. Analysis: Updated Performance Tracking Integrating Maintenance Expenses
- Safety Training and Design, Permitting, and Operational Guidance for Garage Facilities Maintaining and Parking Natural Gas, Propane, and Hydrogen Vehicles
- Shenandoah National Park
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
- Unlocking Private Sector Financing for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure
- Virginia EV
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Virginia Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Virginia State Energy Office
- Virginia Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Virginia – 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