Pennsylvania Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

News Summary

Pennsylvania has opened six new federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations, enhancing its charging infrastructure. This positions the state as second in the nation for the number of stations constructed under the NEVI program. These new locations will support the growing demand for EVs, enabling significant travel and emissions reduction. PennDOT aims to further expand the network to facilitate electric vehicle adoption and environmental sustainability.

Pennsylvania has recently enhanced its electric vehicle charging infrastructure with the opening of six new federally-funded charging stations, as announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This expansion positions Pennsylvania as the second in the nation for the number of charging stations constructed under the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.

The newly established charging locations are strategically placed throughout the state, including Brookville, New Castle, Fort Littleton, Enola, Monroeville, and Meadville. The addition of these six stations brings the total count of NEVI-funded charging stations in Pennsylvania to 17. Collectively, these stations have already supported over 17,400 charging sessions, enabling electric vehicle owners to travel more than 2 million miles and significantly reducing CO2 emissions by over 950,000 pounds.

PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll highlighted the state’s commitment to rapidly expanding EV charging infrastructure to support the growing demand for electric vehicles. The federal investment in the 17 stations exceeds $9 million, with approximately $70 million of the $171.5 million allocated by the NEVI program already obligated by PennDOT. Currently, there are 90 additional projects under contract, totaling around $59 million, that are expected to advance in the near future.

Location of New Charging Stations

The six new charging stations are located at:

• Love’s Travel Stop in Brookville, Jefferson County along I-80 (Exit 81)
• Tesla station in New Castle, Lawrence County on Route 224 along Interstate 376 (Exit 13)
• Tesla station in Fort Littleton, Fulton County on Route 522 along I-76 (Exit 180)
• Wawa in Enola, Cumberland County along I-81 (Exit 65A)
• EVgo in Monroeville, Allegheny County along I-76 (Exit 57) and I-376 (exit 84 at Penn Place Shopping Plaza)
• Tesla station in Meadville, Crawford County along I-79 (Exit 147)

Impact and Future Plans

The NEVI program aims to enhance electric vehicle charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) throughout Pennsylvania, which encompasses over 1,800 miles of AFCs. U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines dictate that NEVI funds prioritize the establishment of charging stations along these designated routes, ensuring that there is a maximum of 50 miles between stations and that they are located less than 1 mile from an AFC exit.

PennDOT remains actively engaged in securing additional funding to further extend the electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state. The recent openings are part of a larger strategic initiative to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, aiming to support both environmental sustainability and convenience for EV owners.

Conclusion

The opening of these new charging stations reflects Pennsylvania’s commitment to enhancing its electric vehicle infrastructure and addressing the growing needs of electric vehicle users. As the state continues to develop its charging network, it is likely to further improve accessibility and encourage the transition to electric transportation.

Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic

• The Courier Express: Pennsylvania Opens New EV Charging Stations
• Business Wire: Mobility House Manages Charging for EV Bus Fleet
• Explore Jefferson: Love’s Travel Stop in Brookville Awarded for EV Charging Station
• Wikipedia: Electric Vehicle
• Google Search: Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Charging Stations