California now has more EV chargers than gas pumps
- California has 178,549 public and shared private electric vehicle chargers, 48 percent more than the 120,000 gas nozzles, as announced by Governor Gavin Newsom.
- In 2024, California installed 38,000 new chargers, part of a $1.4 billion investment in charging infrastructure, according to the California Energy Commission.
- Despite the growth in electric vehicle chargers, Governor Gavin Newsom's goal to end gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 faces challenges due to low consumer demand.
- State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones warns of potential gas price hikes of up to 90 cents per gallon in 2025.
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EV Chargers Overtake Gasoline Pumps in California
California now has 48 percent more public and shared private electric vehicle (EV) chargers than the number of gasoline nozzles available, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. The California Energy Commission (CEC) estimates there are 120,000 gas nozzles in California versus 178,549 public and shared private chargers, the governor’s March 20 statement said. A shared private charger is usually at a workplace and is available to employees, or at a condo o…
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