California Now Has 1 Ev Fast Charging Station for Every 5 Gas Stations
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced on Saturday that there's now one DC fast charging station for every five gas
Electrek 9:15 pm on May 5, 2024
Michelle Lewis reports California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement on the increased ratio of EV charging stations to gas stations, emphasizing Tesla Supercharger accessibility for non-Tesla vehicles and a $1.9 billion plan for more public EV chargers. This aligns with Californias strong EV market positioning.
- EV infrastructure development: Californian Governor highlights progress in the state's fast-charging station to gas stations ratio, further supported by a significant fund allocation for public charging expansion.
- Inclusivity and competitiveness: Tesla Supercharger accessibility now extended to non-Tesla vehicles enhances market competition and EV usability.
- Economic investment in sustainable energy infrastructure: Governor Newsom announces a $1.9 billion funding plan aimed at doubling California's public EV charger network.
- California market leadership: With over 1,045,787 EV sales to date and approximately 34% of U.S. new ZEV sales, California remains a leading state in the EV industry.
- Addressing range anxiety concerns: The strategic placement of charging stations is crucial for mitigating range-related anxieties among potential EV users.
https://electrek.co/2024/04/29/california-1-dc-fast-charging-station-for-every-5-gas-stations/