Massachusetts is directing $50 million toward EV charging projects in the state, with a goal of making it easier for residents to charge their electric vehicles.
The money from the American Rescue Plan Act will go toward adding and improving EV charging stations, electrifying the state vehicle fleet and helping Uber and Lyft drivers charge their cars.
The Healey administration has pledged to put 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. A report issued to the state Legislature in August 2023 found that there were 2,623 publicly accessible charging station locations in Massachusetts, but far more will be needed to reach the state’s goals.
“Many Massachusetts drivers want to make the switch to electric vehicles, but worry about access to charging,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said in a statement. ”This investment will break down barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption and help Massachusetts meet its ambitious greenhouse gas emissions targets.”
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