California Surpasses 178,000 EV Chargers, Exceeds Gas Pumps

California has reached a significant milestone by achieving more electric vehicle (EV) chargers than gas pumps, with 178,549 EV chargers compared to 120,000 gas nozzles. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to stop the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035, supported by a recent $1.4 billion investment plan aimed at enhancing the state's EV and hydrogen infrastructure. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the state's commitment to a clean car future, despite federal hurdles, including the Trump administration's freeze on EV funding and federal tax credits. The state is also working to expedite the deployment of chargers by streamlining permitting processes and focusing on hard-to-reach areas. With 25% of new vehicles sold in California being zero-emission, the state leads the nation in EV adoption, accounting for 30% of all ZEV sales in the U.S. Overall, California's aggressive investment and infrastructure development efforts aim to improve the EV driving experience and encourage more consumers to transition to electric vehicles.