New Hampshire Faces $1.4 Billion Loss Due to EV Charging Infrastructure Shortage

New Hampshire faces a potential economic loss of $1.4 billion in tourism revenue by 2031 due to inadequate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, according to a report by Clean Energy NH. The state has only about 230 public charging stations, significantly fewer than neighboring Vermont and Maine. This lack of infrastructure, particularly in the northern regions where tourist attractions like the White Mountains are located, contributes to 'range anxiety' among EV drivers. The situation is exacerbated by the suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was meant to support the expansion of EV charging stations. As federal funding for EV infrastructure is put on hold, advocates express concern about the future of EV development in New Hampshire, especially given the state's reliance on tourism. Meanwhile, Colorado is also facing challenges with suspended funding for its EV infrastructure plans, impacting its clean energy initiatives.