Deployment of Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles
Through deployment activities to commercialize electric drive vehicles, many U.S. cities and states are improving technologies for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), all-electric vehicles (EVs), and electric charging infrastructure.
Plug-In Vehicle Deployment Projects 
Find information about electric drive vehicle deployment projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) by the U.S. Department of Energy and the private sector.
For a list of plug-in vehicle deployment initiatives, trade associations, and other enterprises in the United States with a chart comparing states with deployment initiatives, download Electric Vehicle Deployment Initiatives.
Deployment Case Studies
Read four case studies of U.S. regions deploying plug-in vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for home charging.
Oregon
Oregon's statewide process speeds simple EVSE installations by enabling licensed electricians to buy permitting "labels" online and inspecting only one out of ten EVSE installations.
Raleigh
With one-hour permitting and next-day inspections, Raleigh's process for a simple EVSE project can be completed in as few as two days.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles issues automatic online permits for simple EVSE and guarantees inspections within 24 hours of installation.
Houston
Houston's automatic online permitting and pilot rapid-inspection program enable EVSE to be assessed, permitted, installed, and inspected within one day.
Permit Template
Use this template to develop a standard permit for residential charging stations that allows for quick, safe installation of EVSE.
Deploying and Permitting Home Charging Equipment
Deployment of electric charging equipment requires the cooperation of retailers, cities, installers, and consumers.
To learn more about preparing homes for safe and reliable electric drive vehicle charging, watch the EVSE Residential Charging Installation video on Clean Cities TV. This training is for electric contractors and inspectors to learn about safety, technical, and consumer issues before installing EVSE.