The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation recently celebrated reaching 200,000 public charging ports available nationwide. According to the press release, the national network is well ahead of schedule to meet the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of 500,000 chargers by 2030.
In the release, the Joint Office stated, "Marking the most significant transformation to our transportation system in a century, the deployment of more chargers is happening thanks to both public funding and private sector investment. New charging stations funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program, Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program, and Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility (EVC-RAA) program have all come online within the past month or so, bolstering private investment that’s bringing multimodal charging solutions to communities and creating fast charging hubs along key travel corridors. As of September 30, 2024, drivers can travel 57.8% of the most heavily trafficked corridors nationwide with the assurance of finding a fast charger at least every 50 miles. By the end of next year, we expect coverage on 70% of those corridors."
The Joint Office has been working with states, local communities, and industry to build a national EV charging network that gives people access to the convenience, performance, and cost savings of electric vehicles. Currently, plug-in EVs make up nearly 10% of the U.S. light-duty vehicle market, with even more vehicle options becoming available to meet growing demand.
To learn more, visit the Joint Office's website.