The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has a lot on its plate. The agency regulates and monitors everything from grocery stores to pet breeders, farms and fertilizer — even gas pumps. And as of last year, that list has gotten a little bit longer: In 2023, the Georgia General Assembly passed a law deciding GDA would inspect and regulate electric vehicle charging stations just as it does gas pumps.
Electric vehicles (EV) are on the move in Georgia. The state has not only become a hub for EV companies like Hyundai and Rivian, but state and federal incentive programs, tax credits and expanded EV charging networks have caused the number of EV drivers in the state to continue to tick up.
As Georgia continues to build future EVs for the state and country, it’s also figuring out how to get ahead of the curve and regulate parts of the industry like charging.
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