Gov. Phil Scott explains executive order to pause Vermont's electric vehicle sales mandate

Gov. Phil Scott explains executive order to pause Vermont's electric vehicle sales mandate

The original regulation, enacted in 2022 to align with California’s rules, mandated that 35% of all 2026 model vehicles delivered to Vermont dealerships be zero-emission vehicles.

Another One Bites the Dust: Vermont Slams Brakes on EV Mandate as Sales Lag

Vermont's state government abruptly halted enforcement of its electric vehicle mandate law, making it the latest state to back off such a law as consumers continue to prefer gas-powered cars. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R.) issued an executive order Tuesday directing the state's Agency of Natural Resources to pause enforcement of the plan. Under the now-paused law, beginning later this year, automakers would have been forced to ensure EVs were a ce…

Gov. Phil Scott explains rationale behind EV sales rule suspension

MONTPELIER — Republican Gov. Phil Scott said a lack of federal support is part of the reason why he issued an executive order pausing electric vehicle sales requirements.

Vermont Governor Pauses EV Rules Citing Concerns Over Insufficient Charging Infrastructure

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order on May 13 putting the state’s electric vehicle (EV) sales requirements for passenger cars and medium- and heavy-duty trucks on hold amid concerns over the feasibility of zero-emission vehicle rules and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. Vermont adopted the Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which incorporates California motor vehicle emissions standards, in Decem…

Vermont halts electric vehicle requirements as governor says ‘current goals’ not realistic

Vermont Governor Phil Scott paused the state's electric vehicle sales requirements for passenger cars and medium and heavy-duty trucks on Tuesday, amid broader concerns about the feasibility of zero-emission vehicle rules pioneered by California.

In executive order, Gov. Phil Scott pauses electric vehicle sale mandates

The requirements would have mandated dealers sell an increasing percentage of electric vehicles starting with model year 2026, ultimately banning the sale of new gas-powered passenger cars by 2035.