California Governor Proposes $1.5 Billion Plan to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Governor Gavin Newsom's plan aims to make California the first state with a statewide network of EV chargers.

### The proposal includes: - $1 billion for the installation of 250,000 charging stations by 2025. - $250 million for rebates and incentives to encourage EV adoption. - $250 million for research and development of new charging technologies.

Key Findings:

- California has set a goal of having 5 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. - The state currently has about 80,000 public charging stations, but that number is far from enough to meet the growing demand for EVs. - The proposed investment would make California a leader in the transition to electric vehicles.

Why is this important?

- Electric vehicles are more efficient and produce fewer emissions than gasoline-powered vehicles. - Expanding the charging network will make it easier for people to own and operate electric vehicles. - The transition to electric vehicles will help California meet its climate goals.

What's next?

- The proposal will need to be approved by the California Legislature. - If approved, the funding would be available starting in fiscal year 2024. - The California Energy Commission will be responsible for implementing the plan.

Additional Resources:

- [California's Electric Vehicle Action Plan](https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/California-Electric-Vehicle-Action-Plan.pdf) - [California Air Resources Board](https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/) - [U.S. Department of Energy](https://www.energy.gov/)