These Are All The States That Could Ban Gas Cars In 2035

Stinky tailpipes may be a thing of the past in these states. Photo: Marijan Murat/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images (AP)

Time is running out for gas-powered cars as lawmakers around the world implement new measures to outlaw their sale in the coming years. This week, New Jersey joined the long list of American states that have announced such laws, with a ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars coming into effect in the state from 2035.

The Garden State is far from the first to announce a ban on the sale of gas-powered models and the law it’s implementing follows California’s ban that was announced back in August 2022. In fact, under new emissions guidance for every state, they must decide whether to adopt California’s more stringent clean air rules or abide by federal emissions standards.

As such, an increasing number of states have announced plans to follow California in banning gas-powered cars from 2035. So as the walls start closing in on internal combustion engine models, we thought it was time to start keeping track of every state planning to outlaw them.

So, with several states now backing the ban and even more considering following suit, you might be running out of time to get your hands on a brand new gas car in many areas across the U.S.