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Tax Revenue Generation
$953.52M
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
6%
of total state tax revenue
$435.59M
Federal income taxes
$717.45M
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$379.26M
New vehicle sales taxes
$91.52M
Parts & services sales tax
$29.76M
Corporate profits taxes
$221.87M
Used vehicle sales taxes
Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.
Vehicles Sold
198.3K
2024 Vehicle Sales
$8.52B
The average age of Louisiana vehicles is 12.2 years
Compared to the national average of 12.2 years
Source: Compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024; average age compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, vehicles in operation as of December 31, 2024; New vehicle sales revenue derived from NADA Data.
New vehicle purchases and registrations
198.3K
new vehicles sold across Louisiana in 2024
Purchases ByBody Style
- 103.6K UVs (52.24%)
- 54.8K Pickups (27.62%)
- 34.0K Cars (17.16%)
- 5.9K Vans/Minivans (2.98%)
Purchases ByPowertrain
- 194.0K ICE / Hybrid (97.84%)
- 3.3K Electric (1.66%)
- 1.0K Plug-in Hybrid (0.51%)
3.77M
vehicles registered across Louisiana in 2024
Registrations ByBody Style
- 1.30M UVs (35.04%)
- 1.17M Pickups (31.44%)
- 1.12M Cars (30.08%)
- 127.8K Vans/Minivans (3.44%)
Registrations ByPowertrain
- 3.76M ICE / Hybrid (99.59%)
- 10.9K Electric (0.29%)
- 4.6K Plug-in Hybrid (0.12%)
Source: Registration figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility as of December 31, 2024; new purchase figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility representing new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Activity at Ports
Louisiana’s Auto Trade Footprint
Louisiana ports moved $561.74M in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Canada. Past-decade totals reach $5.53B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$460.01M
Vehicles & parts entering LA ports
$101.73M
Vehicles & parts shipped from LA ports
Past Decade Totals
$4.34B
Vehicles & parts entering LA ports
$1.18B
Vehicles & parts shipped from LA ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Louisiana ports of entry, 2024.
Fueling
Louisiana’s Fueling Network
Gasoline still anchors the network statewide, with 291 public EV charging stations across Louisiana.
Gasoline Stations
3,324
EV Level 2 Charging Ports
480
EV DC Fast Charging Ports
288
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center — Louisiana, 2024.
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