31 Countries and U.S. States with Gas Car Bans

Electric vehicles (EVs) have exploded in popularity in the past ten years. Thanks to early technology advances by Tesla, GM, and Nissan, battery costs have decreased and the electric range has increased. 

The role of electric cars is critical for greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution goals. In fact, the transportation sector alone is accountable for 30% of emissions in the United States. If any country is serious about decreasing emissions and pollution, EVs must be a part of that plan. 

As such, many countries around the world have devised plans, goals, or laws to end the sale of gasoline powered vehicles. These gas car bans vary in text, however, the writing is on the wall for car manufacturers. In just a few decades, car makers will need to produce EVs or get left behind. 

In the United States, EVs currently represent around 3% of new car sales. However, analysts predict that by 2030 that share will rise to around 30%. 

In fact, in just 2021, there will be over 20 new electric models. With lower prices, more vehicle segments, and longer range than ever before, EVs will surely make a big splash in 2021. 

Here are the countries and states with gas car bans:

Countries and U.S. States with Gas Car Bans

In map format:

And in table format:

Country	Year	Detail
Norway	2025	New vehicles
South Korea	2025	New vehicles
Belgium	2026	New company vehicles
Austria	2027	New taxis or car shares
Washington	2027	Government fleet
Slovenia	2030	New vehicles
Iceland	2030	New vehicles
Netherlands	2030	New vehicles
Denmark	2030	New vehicles
Ireland	2030	New vehicles
Israel	2030	New vehicles
Sweden	2030	New vehicles
India	2030	New vehicles
Germany	2030	New vehicles
United Kingdom	2030	New vehicles
Scotland	2032	New vehicles
Japan	2035	New vehicles
California	2035	New vehicles
China	2040	New vehicles
Singapore	2040	New vehicles
Sir Lanka	2040	New vehicles
Taiwan	2040	Bus (2030), motorcycle (2035), cars (2040)
Canada	2040	New vehicles
France	2040	New vehicles
Spain	2040	New vehicles
Portugal	2040	New vehicles
Egypt	2040	New vehicles
New Jersey	2040	New vehicles
District of Columbia	2045	Government and private fleet
Costa Rica	2050	New vehicles
Colorado	2050	New vehicles

Closing Thoughts

With over 30 countries and states with gas car bans, it is no wonder the future is destined to be electric. Sooner or later, gas cars will be a thing of the past.

Several car manufacturers, such as Volkswagen, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia and, of course, Tesla, have already started building and investing in battery and electric car factories to keep up with these gas car bans. It takes several years for car makers to build these factories and design new electric cars. Therefore, manufacturers need to already begin these investments. 

Nevertheless, it is widely believed that most car makers would not have made these electric car plans without the pressure of various countries with their gas car bans. Inevitably, it is just a matter of time when EVs become the majority. 

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