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California Achieves Milestone in EV Infrastructure: 1 Charger for Every 5 Gas Stations

Governor Gavin Newsom highlights significant growth in California's EV charging network, with over 105,000 public chargers now available.

  • California now has one EV fast charging station for every five gas stations, marking a significant step in the state's green initiatives.
  • Governor Newsom's recent announcement underlines the state's leadership in EV adoption, with Tesla Superchargers opening to non-Tesla vehicles.
  • The state has invested $1.9 billion to deploy an additional 40,000 public EV chargers, bolstering its already substantial network.
  • California's EV market is the largest in the U.S., with 1.84 million zero-emission vehicles sold to date.
  • Automakers are expanding access to EV charging, with major brands adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for broader compatibility.
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