The EV charging infrastructure landscape saw a shift as Oklahoma state officials unanimously voted to replace Tesla with EVgo in their interstate highway charging project. EVgo’s entry into the Oklahoma charging project brought immediate financial advantages. The project’s total cost decreased by $317,932, while federal funding increased by $201,781, reaching $801,780. Jared Schennesen, multi-modal division manager of Oklahoma’s commissioners, confirmed these figures to OK Energy Today. As reported by Electrek, the state initially selected Tesla, Francis Energy, and Love’s Travel Stops to construct DC fast chargers along interstate highways, with private funding of $7 million. Tesla was set to build … Continue reading Oklahoma Replaces Tesla With EVgo In $801K Charging Project Over Compliance, Cost Cuts, And Federal Funding Changes