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EV chargers now outnumber gas pumps in California as zero-emission vehicles surge | The state accounts for 30 percent of all new zero-emission vehicle sales nationwide


The state has also made significant strides in building an expansive electric vehicle charging network. Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that California now boasts 178,549 public and...

Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that California now boasts 178,549 public and shared private EV chargers, surpassing the state's approximately 120,000 gasoline nozzles by 48 percent. State agencies are working to cut red tape and expedite permitting processes for EV chargers while establishing reliability standards and planning for increased grid demand. Attorney General Rob Bonta recently issued a legal alert reminding local governments of their obligations under state law to facilitate charger installations efficiently.

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