Public hearing on EV charging infrastructure plan set for Oct. 18

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public hearing Wednesday, Oct. 18, to seek public comments on user charges and pricing as part of a first phase in a planned statewide network of fast charging stations.

The virtual meeting is scheduled on Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. and will include a formal presentation from 6-6:30 p.m., a question and answer period from 6:30-7 p.m. and public comments starting at 7 p.m. 

The public can visit azdot.gov/EVHearings to register for the meeting and receive a link to attend.

Comments are welcome through Nov. 2 through the following ways: 

• Provide comments at the virtual public hearing 
• Online through our comment form: azdot.gov/EVcomments 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call: 602.792.8899 
• Mail: ADOT EV Plan, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD126F Phoenix, AZ 85007

The evolving EV charging network plan is part of $76.5 million in federal dollars Arizona has been allocated through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which encourages adoption of electric vehicles by reducing range anxiety and encouraging consumers to consider electric vehicles as viable alternatives to gasoline powered cars.

ADOT will manage the charging station network through a private-public partnership method to build, operate and maintain the stations.

For more information about the EV plan and additional ways to provide input, visit AZDOT.gov/EVPlan.