Alternative Fuel Stations
Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Charleston, WV: biodiesel; compressed natural gas (CNG); ethanol (E85); electric; hydrogen; liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (propane) & more.
Tax incentives and/or other rebates, credits, incentives or related initiaves for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles or for other uses of alternative fuel in Charleston, WV.
Low-speed vehicles may only operate on private and public roads and streets where the speed limit is up to 25 miles per hour. All low-speed vehicles must comply with federal safety standards established in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle must hold a valid driver’s license.
(Reference West Virginia Code 17A-3-2)
In addition to standard registration fees, owners of vehicles fueled with natural gas, hydrogen, or electricity must pay an annual fee of $200. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $100. (Reference West Virginia Code 17A-10-3C)
(Reference West Virginia Code 17A-10-3c)
Appalachian Power offers residential customers a rebate of up to $500 for the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 EV charging station. For more information, see the Appalachian Power Charge Forward website.
West Virginia utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.
Appalachian Power Company offers a TOU rate to residential customers who own an EV. Eligible customers must have a meter that is capable of separately identifying EV usage. For more information, see the Appalachian Power Company Electric Rates website.
The city of Charleston (WV) in Kanawha County has an estimated population of 51,400.
There are currently at least 16 alternative fuel stations in or near Charleston, WV (10-mile radius).
Accessibility of alternative fuels varies widely by region and geographic location.