More Than 100 New Fast EV Chargers Coming To Georgia – CleanTechnica

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Over 100 new EV fast charger ports will be installed in Georgia at 26 new charging stations throughout the state, many to be located in rural areas. The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) made the announcement recently. The funding is from the second round of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program created during the Biden administration.

“Our robust infrastructure network has set Georgia apart in attracting business, promoting travel, and providing reliable transportation for all Georgians. This investment will help further secure our status as a national leader in innovation and infrastructure for years to come. We appreciate Georgia DOT for fulfilling the state’s commitment to a robust, reliable fast-charging network that meets federal standards and serves communities across Georgia,” said Governor Brian P. Kemp.

Each new EV charging station will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and have four charging ports. Fast chargers allow EV drivers to charge in much less time than Level 2 chargers, which typically take several hours or more to charge. Depending on the speed of the fast charger, a charging session may be as little as 10 minutes or up to about one hour. For EV drivers who are on road trips, this amount of time is about what is required for a bio break, a little rest, a walk, or a meal break. Some EV drivers travel with pets who need their own bio breaks and walks too, so if drivers can access fast chargers, they can charge and take care of pets if necessary.

The state of Georgia has over 90,000 registered electric vehicles, putting it in the top 10 or top 12 EV states in the US. Among the southern states, only Texas, Florida, and Virginia have more than Georgia.

Little by little, more and more public EV chargers are being installed, which supports greater EV adoption. The more public EV chargers there are, the less “range anxiety” people will have. Currently, there is something of a myth among unaware people that EVs need to have “900 miles of range,” which is not true at all. There are many EVs today that have enough range for all but extreme usage cases, and public EV charging infrastructure is constantly expanding, making the distance between public EV chargers less than 50 miles in some areas or even less than 30 miles.