Duke Energy to increase EV charging stations in North Carolina
Duke Energy’s new EV Charging Infrastructure Project will create more than 200 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations spread across 50 counties in North Carolina.
Duke Energy announced the $1 million project that will pay up to $5,000 for the purchase and installation of each charge port located on the premises of recipients selected under the program.
“The robust interest throughout the state is a positive sign that public EV charging will continue to grow in North Carolina,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “Expanding charging infrastructure is critical for more EV adoption in the future.”
The $5,000 allotted per recipient by Duke Energy is expected to cover the costs of each installation, depending on the proximity to existing electrical infrastructure for the selected location.
Duke Energy has taken an active role in building public charging stations throughout the state. There are currently 5,300 registered plug-in EVs and approximately 700 public charging ports throughout North Carolina.
