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EVS Delaware EV Service Centre Market Entry

Decision-grade Delaware EV service-centre market-entry artifact with sourced facts, explicit assumptions, hard gates and full audit.

2025 plug-in stock

22,100

DOE/Experian rounded 2025 Delaware light-duty BEV+PHEV registration benchmark.

2024 plug-in share

1042.4%

Exact-component 2024 Delaware plug-in share of new light-duty sales.

Public ports

738

Current public charging ports at access-date snapshot.

Base payback

4.988

Base simple payback sensitivity; not a forecast.

01/The verdict in full

Executive summary

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

02

Headline market indicators

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Headline market indicators

Current rounded light-duty plug-in stock
Value
22,100
Unit
BEV+PHEV vehicles
Source
[de_current_stock]
Exact 2024 plug-in sales share
Value
10.424
Unit
percent
Source
[alliance_de]
AFDC public charging-port access snapshot
Value
738
Unit
ports
Source
[afdc_de]
Exact 2024 average vehicle age
Value
11.4
Unit
years
Source
[alliance_de]
Base annual EBITDA sensitivity
Value
85,200
Unit
USD
Source
[evs_model]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_headline_kpis

03

BEV/PHEV stock history

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

BEV/PHEV stock history

31 Dec 2024—Alliance/S&P exact
Bev
11,417
Phev
4,497
Plug In Total
15,914
Scope
Exact light-duty powertrain snapshot
Source
[alliance_de]
2024—DOE rounded
Bev
11,100
Phev
4,600
Plug In Total
15,700
Scope
Rounded selected-year light-duty registration series; separate from exact Alliance/S&P
Source
[afdc_de]
2025—DOE rounded current
Bev
16,000
Phev
6,100
Plug In Total
22,100
Scope
Rounded BEV+PHEV benchmark and current TAM anchor
Source
[de_current_stock]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_registered_stock

04

Sales and adoption history

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Sales and adoption history

31 Dec 2024 exact stock
Registered Plugin Stock
15,914
Annual Additions
4,938
New Sales Share Pct
10.424
Source
Stock and 2024 sales flow [alliance_de]
2024 rounded DOE
Registered Plugin Stock
15,700
Annual Additions
—
New Sales Share Pct
—
Source
11,100 BEV + 4,600 PHEV; rounded selected-year view [afdc_de]
2025 rounded DOE
Registered Plugin Stock
22,100
Annual Additions
—
New Sales Share Pct
—
Source
16,000 BEV + 6,100 PHEV [de_current_stock]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_adoption_history

05

Powertrain mix

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Powertrain mix

2024 BEV—exact Alliance/S&P
Vehicles
11,417
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
71.742
Source
[alliance_de]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
1.247
2024 PHEV—exact Alliance/S&P
Vehicles
4,497
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
28.258
Source
[alliance_de]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
0.491
2025 BEV—rounded DOE
Vehicles
16,000
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
72.398
Source
[de_current_stock]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
—
2025 PHEV—rounded DOE
Vehicles
6,100
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
27.602
Source
[de_current_stock]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_stock_powertrain

06

Definition reconciliation

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Definition reconciliation

Alliance/S&P 31 Dec 2024
Value
15,914
Definition
Exact 11,417 BEV + 4,497 PHEV light-duty registrations.
Control
Exact historical denominator [alliance_de].
DOE/Experian 2024
Value
15,700
Definition
Rounded 11,100 BEV + 4,600 PHEV in the selected-year view.
Control
Separate rounded historical series [afdc_de].
DOE/Experian 2025
Value
22,100
Definition
Rounded 16,000 BEV + 6,100 PHEV light-duty registrations.
Control
Current TAM anchor; retain rounding [de_current_stock].
2024 plug-in sales
Value
4,938 / 10.424%
Definition
3,847 BEV + 1,091 PHEV divided by the published powertrain component sum of 47,373.
Control
Sales flow, not stock [alliance_de].
Charging inventories
Value
630 public ports at 1 Jan 2025; AFDC access snapshot 738 public + 39 private
Definition
Alliance: 372 L2 + 258 DC-fast; AFDC page is a volatile access-date snapshot.
Control
Ports, stations, plans and funding remain separate [alliance_de][afdc_de][de_nevi].

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_definition_reconciliation

07

2030 EV scenarios

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2030 EV scenarios

Cautious
Base Year
2,025
Base Stock
22,100
Annual Growth Pct
5
Modelled 2030 Evs
28,206
Status
EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source
[evs_model]
Base
Base Year
2,025
Base Stock
22,100
Annual Growth Pct
10
Modelled 2030 Evs
35,592
Status
EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source
[evs_model]
High
Base Year
2,025
Base Stock
22,100
Annual Growth Pct
15
Modelled 2030 Evs
44,451
Status
EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source
[evs_model]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_forecast

08

Charging infrastructure

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Charging infrastructure

1 Jan 2025—Alliance/AFDC
Level2 Ports
372
Dc Fast Ports
258
Total Public Ports
630
Stations
240
Source
176 L2 plus 64 DC-fast stations [alliance_de]
Public Ports
630
Private Ports
—
Total Ports
630
12 Aug 2026 access—AFDC state page
Level2 Ports
—
Dc Fast Ports
—
Total Public Ports
738
Stations
—
Source
Access snapshot; page also lists 39 private ports [afdc_de]
Public Ports
738
Private Ports
39
Total Ports
777
Current NEVI programme page
Level2 Ports
—
Dc Fast Ports
—
Total Public Ports
—
Stations
—
Source
Nearly $15 million over five years; no commissioned-port count stated [de_nevi]
Public Ports
—
Private Ports
—
Total Ports
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charging_history

09

Charging diligence

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Charging diligence

Definition
Requirement
Separate ports, stations, connectors, planned sites, awards, funding and commissioned locations.
Status
MANDATORY
Delaware NEVI
Requirement
Count only commissioned ports; nearly $15 million of programme funding is not an operational-port count.
Status
OPEN [de_nevi]
Pilot EVSE
Requirement
Load study, licensed electrician, permit, inspection, utility approval, networking and logs.
Status
OPEN [de_electrician][de_electrical_entity]
Electricity price
Requirement
Use exact tariff and demand charges; 13.56¢/kWh is the 2024 all-sector average, not a site quote.
Status
OPEN [eia_electricity]
Charging rebate
Requirement
Model zero until the exact public/workplace/fleet use, reservation and installed-equipment conditions are approved.
Status
ZERO [de_charger_rebate]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charger_reliability

10

Vehicle parc age and service demand

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Vehicle parc age and service demand

Delaware average vehicle age
Value
11.4
Unit
years
Implication
Below the national 12.2-year benchmark but mature enough for wear-led tasks to matter [alliance_de].
Exact 2024 plug-in stock
Value
15,914
Unit
vehicles
Implication
A small but established base; BEVs are 71.74% and PHEVs 28.26% [alliance_de].
Exact 2024 plug-in sales
Value
4,938
Unit
vehicles
Implication
10.424% of the published powertrain component sum, supporting ongoing cohort growth [alliance_de].
At-large district limitation
Value
—
Unit
control
Implication
Delaware has one congressional district, so no district split can evidence a local catchment; use paid ZIP/VIN/jobs.
Statewide population
Value
1,059,952
Unit
people
Implication
Small statewide scale and 2025 population base favour staged entry [census_de].

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_parc_age_service

11

TAM / SAM / SOM controls

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TAM / SAM / SOM controls

TAM—rounded 2025 light-duty registrations
Value
22,100
Unit
vehicles
Status
SOURCED / ROUNDED
Basis
DOE/Experian 16,000 BEV + 6,100 PHEV [de_current_stock].
Service-window sensitivity
Value
6,630
Unit
vehicles
Status
EVS ASSUMPTION
Basis
TAM × 30% [evs_model].
Independent-consideration sensitivity
Value
1,658
Unit
vehicles
Status
EVS ASSUMPTION
Basis
Service window × 25%, rounded [evs_model].
3 more rows in the full report

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tam_sam_som

12

Customer segments

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Customer segments

Out-of-warranty northern Delaware EV households
Priority
P1
Need
OEM-procedure diagnostics, transparent scope and safe HV isolation.
Used-EV buyers and sellers
Priority
P1
Need
Pre-purchase scan, battery-health evidence and uncertainty disclosure.
I-95 commuters and cross-border households
Priority
P1
Need
Rapid booking, tyres, brakes, thermal and charging-fault service.
Tourism, rental and hospitality fleets
Priority
P2
Need
Seasonal capacity, evidence packs and uptime reporting.
PHEV owners
Priority
P1
Need
Combined engine, emissions, HV and cooling competence; PHEVs are 28.26% of exact plug-in stock [alliance_de].

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_customer_segments

13

Fleet segments

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Fleet segments

Delivery, field-service and port-related fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—
Rental and hospitality fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—
Municipal and institutional fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—
Regional employer fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_fleet_segments

14

Leading brands and models

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Leading brands and models

—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
Official Wilmington service centre confirms local OEM competition; state model mix is not quantified.
—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
No Delaware facility was identified in the official locator.
—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
AutoTeam reports more than $300,000 of Wilmington EV charging, tooling, lift and high-voltage training investment.
—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
PHEVs are 28.26% of exact 2024 plug-in stock; no authoritative state model ranking located.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_brands_models

15In the full report

OEM competitors

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This section is in the full report.

16In the full report

Independent competitors

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

17In the full report

Priority cities and regions

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

18In the full report

Consumer incentives

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

19In the full report

Business and investment incentives

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

20In the full report

Tax snapshot

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

21In the full report

Licensing, consumer and franchise controls

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

22In the full report

Labour and skills

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

23In the full report

High-voltage safety

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

24In the full report

Battery and waste

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

25

Data and consumer controls

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Data and consumer controls

Estimate and authorization
Rule
6 Del. C. Chapter 49A controls requested estimates, authorization and added work.
Implication
Auditable customer record.
Invoice, notices and replaced parts
Rule
Implement applicable statutory invoice, notice and parts-return requirements.
Implication
Consumer-law control.
Battery-health statements
Rule
No unsupported degradation or remaining-life prediction.
Implication
Evidence product, not promise.
Customer data
Rule
Collect only necessary VIN, contact and service records with role-based access.
Implication
Franchise-ready control.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_consumer

27In the full report

Operating model

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This section is in the full report.

28In the full report

Franchise model

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

29In the full report

Annual economics

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

30In the full report

90-day pilot economics

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

31In the full report

Risks

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

32

Mitigations

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Mitigations

Demand
Mitigation
250 paid-job clinic, three fleet LOIs and VIN/task capture before lease.
Owner
—
Trigger
Paid-job or repeat threshold missed.
Cost
Mitigation
Compare Wilmington/Newark with Wilmington–New Castle south on occupancy, wage and drive-time evidence.
Owner
—
Trigger
Base payback exceeds 36 months.
Safety
Mitigation
Observed authorization, LOTO, PPE, quarantine and responder drills.
Owner
—
Trigger
Any critical audit failure.
Parts/data
Mitigation
Green/amber/red VIN-task matrix and NASTF/OEM subscriptions.
Owner
—
Trigger
No lawful procedure/part/tool path.
Site/power
Mitigation
Utility, local permitting, fire and drainage/resilience memo before lease.
Owner
—
Trigger
Schedule/load/cost miss.
Waste
Mitigation
Generator category, characterization, recipient and PHMSA carrier evidence.
Owner
—
Trigger
Any missing chain document.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_mitigations

33In the full report

90-day entry plan

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

34In the full report

Explicit go / no-go gates

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

35

Methodology

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Methodology

Queue control
Method
Selected only locked rank-31 Delaware; checked no completed duplicate.
Control
—
Source hierarchy
Method
State/federal agencies first; Alliance/S&P for exact 2024 snapshots; commercial pages only for presence.
Control
—
Definitions
Method
Kept exact 2024, rounded 2024/2025, ports, stations, plans and funding separate.
Control
—
Geography
Method
Delaware has one at-large district; locations are qualitative until paid ZIP/VIN/job proof exists.
Control
—
TAM/SAM/SOM
Method
Rounded registrations × explicit EVS sensitivities; verified SAM unquantified; executable SOM zero.
Control
—
Forecast
Method
Five-year 5%/10%/15% sensitivities from rounded 2025 anchor.
Control
—
Economics
Method
Three-bay embedded-cell jobs × ARO; gross profit less fixed opex; no incentive value.
Control
—
Release
Method
Evidence thresholds control site, scope, fleet route and franchise.
Control
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_methodology

36

Data gaps

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Data gaps

Exact 2025 BEV/PHEV and ZIP extract
Effect
—
Closure
—
VIN/age/warranty/task catchment
Effect
—
Closure
—
Competitor price, scope, capacity and lead time
Effect
—
Closure
—
Exact-site rent, power, tariff, gross-receipts classification and permitting
Effect
—
Closure
—
Battery/waste classifications and recipients
Effect
—
Closure
—
EV/HV technician availability and wage premium
Effect
—
Closure
—
Franchise and motor-vehicle-service law route
Effect
—
Closure
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_gaps

37

Complete source register

Reviewed Delaware evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Complete source register

afdc_de
Publisher
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://afdc.energy.gov/states/de
de_current_stock
Publisher
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicle-registration
alliance_de
Publisher
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Publication Date
2025-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/de
de_repair_estimate
Publisher
Delaware General Assembly
Publication Date
2026
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c049A/
de_business_license
Publisher
Delaware Division of Revenue
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/doing-business-in-delaware/step-2-requirements/
de_repair_statute
Publisher
Delaware General Assembly
Publication Date
2026
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c049A/
de_hazard_rule
Publisher
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/management/hazardous/auto-repair-shops/
de_universal_rule
Publisher
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/management/hazardous/universal-waste-rule/
census_de
Publisher
U.S. Census Bureau
Publication Date
2026-06-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/DE/PST045225
de_nevi
Publisher
Delaware Department of Transportation
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://deldot.gov/Programs/NEVI/index.shtml
de_ev_laws
Publisher
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=DE
de_edge
Publisher
Delaware Division of Small Business
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://business.delaware.gov/incentives/
de_ojt
Publisher
Delaware Department of Labor
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/employment-training/on-the-job-training-program/
de_repair_law
Publisher
Delaware General Assembly
Publication Date
2026
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary legal
Href
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c049A/
de_local_permits
Publisher
State of Delaware Business First Steps
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://firststeps.delaware.gov/local/
business_hub
Publisher
State of Delaware
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://onestop.delaware.gov/
de_franchise_scope
Publisher
Delaware General Assembly
Publication Date
2026
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c049/
tax_register
Publisher
Delaware One Stop
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Register
de_gross_receipts
Publisher
Delaware Division of Revenue
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/doing-business-in-delaware/step-4-gross-receipts-taxes/
de_corp_tax
Publisher
Delaware Division of Revenue
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://revenue.delaware.gov/frequently-asked-questions/corporate-income-tax-faqs/
de_business_resources
Publisher
Delaware Division of Small Business
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://business.delaware.gov/incentives/
de_site_readiness
Publisher
Delaware Division of Small Business
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://business.delaware.gov/site-readiness-fund/
labor_wage
Publisher
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Publication Date
2024-04-03
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_de.htm
de_osha
Publisher
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/DE/areaoffice
de_electrician
Publisher
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/
de_electrical_entity
Publisher
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/
de_universal_waste
Publisher
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/management/hazardous/universal-waste-rule/
de_hazardous
Publisher
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/management/hazardous/reporting/
de_permits
Publisher
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/contacts/
eia_electricity
Publisher
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Publication Date
2025-11-10
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/delaware/
osha_333
Publisher
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.333
osha_loto
Publisher
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147
epa_battery
Publisher
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.epa.gov/hw/lithium-ion-battery-recycling-frequently-asked-questions
epa_609
Publisher
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.epa.gov/mvac/section-609-technician-training-and-certification-programs
phmsa
Publisher
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/lithiumbatteries
nhtsa_ev_safety
Publisher
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/electric-and-hybrid-vehicles
ase_xev
Publisher
ASE
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://www.ase.com/xev
ftc_franchise
Publisher
Federal Trade Commission
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/franchise-rule
nastf
Publisher
NASTF
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://wp.nastf.org/
irs_clean_vehicle
Publisher
Internal Revenue Service
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.irs.gov/clean-vehicle-tax-credits
rivian_nearby
Publisher
Rivian
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://rivian.com/experience/service
tesla_wilmington
Publisher
Tesla
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/service/wilmington
kirkwood_ev
Publisher
Kirkwood Auto Center
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://kirkwoodautocenter.com/services/
buckleys_auto
Publisher
Buckley’s Auto Care
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://www.buckleysautocare.com/
autoteam_ev
Publisher
AutoTeam Delaware
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://www.autoteamdelaware.com/ev.htm
de_vehicle_rebate
Publisher
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Publication Date
2026-05-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-coastal-energy/clean-transportation/vehicle-rebates/
federal_30c_expired
Publisher
Internal Revenue Service
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit
de_charger_rebate
Publisher
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Publication Date
2026-05-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-coastal-energy/clean-transportation/ev-charging-equipment-rebates/
evs_logo
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
EVS asset
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
evs_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
EVS assumption register
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_stock_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_share_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_ports_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_payback_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_stock_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_adoption_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_forecast_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_economics_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_decision_summary
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_headline_kpis
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_registered_stock
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_adoption_history
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_stock_powertrain
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_definition_reconciliation
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_forecast
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_charging_history
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_charger_reliability
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_parc_age_service
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_tam_sam_som
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_customer_segments
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_fleet_segments
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_brands_models
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_oem_competitors
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_independent_competitors
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_regions
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_consumer_incentives
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_business_incentives
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_tax_snapshot
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_entity_licensing
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_labour
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_hv_safety
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_battery_waste
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_data_consumer
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_service_portfolio
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_operating_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_franchise_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_annual_scenarios
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_pilot_scenarios
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_risks
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_mitigations
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_plan_90_day
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_gates
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_methodology
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_data_gaps
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_source_audit
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_source_audit

Method / Sources and confidence

Where every figure
comes from.

Registrations, charging and legal requirements are read from primary sources. Where no official dataset exists, the model and its assumptions are published instead of a single unexplained number. This report is a dated snapshot: August 2026.

  1. 01Delaware Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
  2. 02Vehicle Registration Counts by State
  3. 03Delaware Economic Data
  4. 04Delaware Auto Repair Fraud Prevention Act—Estimate and Authorization Controls
  5. 05Requirements for Delaware Businesses—State Licensing
  6. 066 Del. C. Chapter 49A—Automotive Repair Fraud Prevention
  7. 07Auto Repair Shop Waste
  8. 08Universal Waste Rule
  9. 09QuickFacts—Delaware
  10. 10Delaware’s Vehicle Electrification Future
  11. 11Delaware Alternative Fuel Laws and Incentives
  12. 12Delaware Business Incentives—EDGE Grants
  13. 13On-the-Job Training Program
  14. 14Automotive Repair Fraud Prevention—Definitions and Scope
  15. 15County, City and Town Licensing and Permits
  16. 16Delaware One Stop
  17. 176 Del. C. Chapter 49—Motor Vehicle Franchising Practices
  18. 18Register and License Your Business
  19. 19Gross Receipts Taxes
  20. 20Corporate Income Tax FAQs
  21. 21Delaware Business Incentives
  22. 22Site Readiness Fund
  23. 23Delaware OEWS—Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
  24. 24Delaware OSHA Area Office
  25. 25Board of Electrical Examiners
  26. 26Electrical Examiners Laws and Regulations
  27. 27Universal Waste Rule—Batteries
  28. 28Hazardous Waste Reporting
  29. 29DNREC Contacts and Permitting Entry Points
  30. 30Delaware Electricity Profile 2024
  31. 3129 CFR 1910.333
  32. 3229 CFR 1910.147
  33. 33Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling FAQ
  34. 34Section 609 Technician Training
  35. 35Transporting Lithium Batteries
  36. 36Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Safety
  37. 37xEV High-Voltage Safety Certifications
  38. 38Franchise Rule
  39. 39National Automotive Service Task Force
  40. 40Clean Vehicle Credits
  41. 41Rivian Service Locations
  42. 42Tesla Service Wilmington
  43. 43Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Service
  44. 44Buckley’s Auto Care
  45. 45Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Sales and Service Investment
  46. 46Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
  47. 47Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
  48. 48Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates
  49. 49EVS Transparent SVG Logo
  50. 50EVS Delaware Decision Model
  51. 51EVS artifact provenance—widget_stock_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_card.
  52. 52EVS artifact provenance—widget_share_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for share_card.
  53. 53EVS artifact provenance—widget_ports_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for ports_card.
  54. 54EVS artifact provenance—widget_payback_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for payback_card.
  55. 55EVS artifact provenance—widget_stock_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_chart.
  56. 56EVS artifact provenance—widget_adoption_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for adoption_chart.
  57. 57EVS artifact provenance—widget_forecast_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for forecast_chart.
  58. 58EVS artifact provenance—widget_economics_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for economics_chart.
  59. 59EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_decision_summaryReturn bounded reviewed rows for decision_summary_table.
  60. 60EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_headline_kpisReturn bounded reviewed rows for headline_kpis_table.
  61. 61EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_registered_stockReturn bounded reviewed rows for registered_stock_table.
  62. 62EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_adoption_historyReturn bounded reviewed rows for adoption_history_table.
  63. 63EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_stock_powertrainReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_powertrain_table.
  64. 64EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_definition_reconciliationReturn bounded reviewed rows for definition_reconciliation_table.
  65. 65EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_forecastReturn bounded reviewed rows for forecast_table.
  66. 66EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charging_historyReturn bounded reviewed rows for charging_history_table.
  67. 67EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charger_reliabilityReturn bounded reviewed rows for charger_reliability_table.
  68. 68EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_parc_age_serviceReturn bounded reviewed rows for parc_age_service_table.
  69. 69EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tam_sam_somReturn bounded reviewed rows for tam_sam_som_table.
  70. 70EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_customer_segmentsReturn bounded reviewed rows for customer_segments_table.
  71. 71EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_fleet_segmentsReturn bounded reviewed rows for fleet_segments_table.
  72. 72EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_brands_modelsReturn bounded reviewed rows for brands_models_table.
  73. 73EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_oem_competitorsReturn bounded reviewed rows for oem_competitors_table.
  74. 74EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_independent_competitorsReturn bounded reviewed rows for independent_competitors_table.
  75. 75EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_regionsReturn bounded reviewed rows for regions_table.
  76. 76EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_consumer_incentivesReturn bounded reviewed rows for consumer_incentives_table.
  77. 77EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_business_incentivesReturn bounded reviewed rows for business_incentives_table.
  78. 78EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tax_snapshotReturn bounded reviewed rows for tax_snapshot_table.
  79. 79EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_entity_licensingReturn bounded reviewed rows for entity_licensing_table.
  80. 80EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_labourReturn bounded reviewed rows for labour_table.
  81. 81EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_hv_safetyReturn bounded reviewed rows for hv_safety_table.
  82. 82EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_battery_wasteReturn bounded reviewed rows for battery_waste_table.
  83. 83EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_consumerReturn bounded reviewed rows for data_consumer_table.
  84. 84EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_service_portfolioReturn bounded reviewed rows for service_portfolio_table.
  85. 85EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_operating_modelReturn bounded reviewed rows for operating_model_table.
  86. 86EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_franchise_modelReturn bounded reviewed rows for franchise_model_table.
  87. 87EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_annual_scenariosReturn bounded reviewed rows for annual_scenarios_table.
  88. 88EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_pilot_scenariosReturn bounded reviewed rows for pilot_scenarios_table.
  89. 89EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_risksReturn bounded reviewed rows for risks_table.
  90. 90EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_mitigationsReturn bounded reviewed rows for mitigations_table.
  91. 91EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_plan_90_dayReturn bounded reviewed rows for plan_90_day_table.
  92. 92EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_gatesReturn bounded reviewed rows for gates_table.
  93. 93EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_methodologyReturn bounded reviewed rows for methodology_table.
  94. 94EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_gapsReturn bounded reviewed rows for data_gaps_table.
  95. 95EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_source_auditReturn bounded reviewed rows for source_audit_table.

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