Our expanding EV charging network
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Colorado is preparing for a significant expansion of its electric vehicle charging network in the next two years after plugging in $48 million in federal dollars.
Why it matters: To meet the state's goal of 940,000 EVS on the road by 2030, the state must install convenient charging stations.
Driving the news: The state just announced the opening of the first charging station — with 12 ports — funded with National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program money in Frisco.
- In coming years, Colorado expects to add 580 new fast-charging ports at 60 stations through the federal program, which is part of the infrastructure act.
The big picture: The number of public electric vehicle chargers doubled over the last four years, driven by increased private investment and a surge in government funding under the Biden administration.
Yes, but: The U.S. is still far short of the estimated 1.2 million public chargers a National Renewable Energy Laboratory report says will be needed by 2030 to support expected EV sales.
- Colorado anticipates needing 5,000 fast chargers to meet its EV targets.