The Government is expected to discuss plans to increase the number of electric cars in the state when it holds its weekly cabinet meeting this morning.
A target of 10% by 2020 is expected to be proposed.
The Government has already been examining the use of electric cars in Israel and Denmark, where grid systems are being developed to handle large volumes of such vehicles.
A move towards electric cars would require the establishment of charging points where motorists can regularly top up their batteries.