Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in California
California now has more electric vehicle charging stations than gas nozzles, but consumer demand is struggling to meet Gov. Gavin Newsom’s target of ending gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035, and federal support is in doubt.
Key Points
- California has more EV charging ports than gas nozzles
- Number of accessible chargers has nearly doubled since 2022
- Consumer demand lags behind Gov. Newsom's goals
- President Trump revoked Biden administration's EV mandates
Pros
- Increased number of zero-emission vehicles on the road
- Growing infrastructure to support electric vehicles
Cons
- Lack of consumer demand for electric vehicles
- Concerns about electricity shortages affecting EV usage
- Uncertain future due to federal government deprioritizing shift from gasoline-powered cars