$55 Million EV Fast Charging Program For California Announced - CleanTechnica

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced a $55 million incentive program, called the Charge California Project, aimed at expanding the state’s public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging infrastructure. This initiative supports California’s broader goal of banning new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 and addresses “range anxiety” by increasing the availability of fast chargers rather than relying solely on longer EV ranges. Priority for funding will be given to publicly accessible sites in tribal areas, disadvantaged communities, and low-income neighborhoods, which are typically underserved by fast-charging infrastructure. Eligible locations include convenience stores, gas stations, retail centers, and parking lots across all regions of California. Currently, California has 15,639 public direct current fast chargers and a total of 84,271 fully public EV chargers, with an additional 94,278 shared private chargers. As of the end of 2024, there are approximately 1.45 million battery electric vehicles registered in the state. While the CEC is still in