As gas car ban looms, new jersey ranked worst state for electric vehicle chargers

As Gas Car Ban Looms, New Jersey Ranked Worst State for Electric Vehicle Chargers

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August 10, 2024

New Jersey, despite its aggressive electric vehicle (EV) adoption policies, ranks last in the nation in terms of the availability of EV charging stations per vehicle, according to recent data from ConsumerAffairs.

The state, which plans to ban new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, has only 16 charging stations available per 1,000 registered EVs.

While New Jersey has a high level of EV adoption with over 87,000 registered electric vehicles, it struggles to meet the demand with adequate charging infrastructure.

This shortfall places New Jersey at the bottom of a list that also includes Nevada, California, Arkansas, and Hawaii in terms of charging station availability.

Interestingly, New Jersey ranks much higher when considering the number of charging stations per 100,000 square miles—over 18,000—significantly more than the national average. This highlights a unique aspect of New Jersey’s infrastructure distribution, which is influenced by its small size and high population density.

The state is actively working to improve its infrastructure, with nine new charging stations currently being installed. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to support the upcoming ban on sales of new gas-powered vehicles and to accommodate an expected surge in EV demand.

ConsumerAffairs is ready to provide further data and arrange interviews with research team members for more in-depth coverage of this critical issue.

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