Just getting back from a vacation down the east coast. Vermont is full of EVs, and our infrastructure is fairly decent. On top of that, over 70% of Vermont's power comes from hydroelectric dams, so the environmental hypocrisy of EVs isn't as bad as states that mostly generate electricity from coal.
Rivian is the biggest winner in my travels since last year. There were a few around Vermont last year, but I saw them all over this year. They're especially prevalent in Virginia Beach. I saw my first electric Mercedes on the road this trip. It was also in Virginia Beach.
We spent a little time in upstate New York and New Jersey. Very few EVs. Driving through Delaware and Marylands on the Eastern Shore... nearly zero EVs among the residents.
Very little infrastructure is apparent on roadsides and shopping centers outside of Vermont. I believe the people driving EVs are doing most of their charging at home. The bulk of the EVs I saw were the 6 figure ones.
Compared to last year's annual Virginia Beach trek (to see family), EVs on the road increased this year. There is no change in the number of noticeable charging stations. There was also an increase in the number of high-dollar ICE vehicles in Virginia Beach. The increase in $80k+ SUVs and pickup trucks far outnumbered the increase in EVs on the road.
