A Study of Electric Vehicles Ecosystem in Nevada

This paper summarizes the state of the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state of Nevada. Specifically, it addresses the trends of the EV fleet in the state and the extent of the EV charging infrastructure across the state. It compares these with those for conventional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). The analyses summarized in the paper are based on the current state of EV charging opportunities in Nevada. The data were obtained from proprietary and public sector databases. Key factors considered include vehicle registrations, population over the age of 15, the number of driver's licenses, the number of gas and charging stations, their locations and characteristics such as the number of fuel pumps / charging ports. The analyses were conducted at individual county levels. The results indicate unequal charging accessibility across the state of Nevada, with significantly fewer EV charging stations and ports per total population or registered vehicles compared to conventional gas stations. When normalized for demand (e.g., number of registered vehicles or driver's licenses), counties with higher populations generally have lower EV charging opportunities when compared to less populous counties. Between urban and rural areas, the data revealed an urban-rural divide in EV adoption and charging infrastructure. These findings can help to support decision-making for policy, regulatory, and operational options to develop EV charging infrastructure in Nevada.