Municipal Survey on EV Infrastructure - Results

Key Insights from Municipal Survey

  • 33 responses | 13 of 35 municipalities
  • Opportunity for education about EVs
    • Explain the importance of private business involvement
    • Government’s role = incentivize for start-up and assist where gaps exists
    • Determine who will benefit from EV infrastructure? resident, business, tourist
    • Fast chargers vs L1 / L2 chargers – provide use cases
  • It is important to hear from the community about
    • attitude regarding EV longevity
    • subsidizing EVs as a long-term choice for transportation
    • the interest / need for EV infrastructure planning
  •  A "Needs Assessment" for charging stations is underway in Centre County
  • Concerns about the management, security, and safety of charging stations.
    • What is the estimated cost per unit/station?
    • This will be important to communicate to the public the impact and benefit (financial, environmental, and long-term effects) of charging stations.