California USA now has 68% more electric vehicle charging ports than fuel dispensers statewide, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC). That’s 201,180 publicly available and shared EV charging ports throughout the state, California Governor Gavin Newsom said.
“With this expanding public network, EV chargers are becoming ubiquitous in California,” said CEC Commissioner Nancy Skinner. “Our goal is to make driving an EV a no-brainer choice for Californians. They are fun to drive, never need an oil change, don’t cause smog and it’s getting easier to charge your vehicle with public EV infrastructure.”
California’s publicly available EV chargers can be found at convenience stores such as Love’s Travel Stops, Jacksons Food Stores, 7-Eleven, Circle K and more. They are also available at various grocery stores, parking lots, workplaces and sports facilities.
Federal tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) ended on Sept. 30. After this date, tax credits of up to $7,500 for eligible new electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles, and up to $4,000 for qualifying used models, will no longer be available.
Additional credits of up to $1,000 are also available for installing home charging equipment and battery storage systems. This expiration is the result of decisions made by the Trump administration.
California state agencies, however, continue efforts to speed up EV charger installation and plan for increasing grid demand.
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