California's EV Chargers Exceed Gas Nozzles

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California EV chargers outnumber gas nozzles as the Golden State boasts 178,549 public and shared private electric vehicle (EV) chargers statewide.

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"As the federal government works to make it harder for you to charge your electric car, California is doing the opposite," Governor Gavin Newsom said.

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This milestone arrives amid California's push toward zero-emission transportation, backed by substantial investment and improved data tracking.

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Beyond public installations, an estimated more than 700,000 Level 2 chargers exist in single-family homes statewide, forming a crucial backbone of California's charging ecosystem.

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Of the 73,537 chargers added to California's dataset in 2024, 37,983 were newly installed last year, the remaining 35,554 were previously installed.

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This methodical approach helps planners understand where chargers are most needed and monitor progress toward infrastructure goals.

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The state has approved a $1.4 billion investment plan to expand both E-Vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling networks.

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Low-income Californians can access thousands of dollars in grants and rebates to support EV adoption (ClimateAction.ca.gov and ElectricForAll.org).

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Several crucial factors influence the real-world impact of this milestone: Charging vs. Refueling Dynamics, Reliability Matters, Equitable Access, Grid Integration, etc.

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The state reports that one in four new vehicles purchased in California over the past two years has been zero-emission.

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