The number of electric vehicles on the roads in Georgia is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. And that means more charging stations will be needed too.
The federal government is expected to invest more than $130 million dollars in electric vehicle chargers for Georgia over the next five years, part of the infrastructure bill passed by congress.
Meanwhile, lawmakers at the Georgia Capitol are debating the role Georgia Power should play in the EV charging business, along with other laws surrounding EV charging.
Of the roughly 1,700 electric vehicle charging stations currently in Georgia, 57 of them — about 3%, are owned by Georgia Power. Even that small percentage is concerning for the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores.
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