As reported by Capital News Service, Maryland is making significant investments in expanding its network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations using both state and federal funds. The state received over $33 million in federal grants in August 2024 to install chargers at 29 highway sites, with a focus on equitable access in rural, urban and underserved communities. This is on top of $15 million awarded earlier in the year for 58 community charging stations and $12.1 million from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
Maryland has seen explosive growth in EV charging infrastructure, going from just 419 stations in 2015 to over 1,600 as of June 2024. With millions of Americans switching to EVs, this trend is only set to accelerate. The Edison Electric Institute projects that by 2030, there will be over 18 million EVs on U.S. roads requiring an estimated 9.6 million charging ports.
For hotel and business owners in Maryland and across the country, now is the ideal time to install commercial EV charging stations to meet the booming demand and position your property for the electric future. Providing this critical amenity will help you attract and retain EV-driving guests, tenants and employees while tapping into a high-growth market. It’s also an opportunity to demonstrate ESG leadership and support the transition to clean transportation.
However, navigating the complexities of installing EV chargers can be overwhelming for businesses to manage on their own. That’s where services like Get EV Gas come in. As explained on their website (getevgas.com), Get EV Gas simplifies the entire process with turnkey solutions that streamline everything from site assessment and project design to expert installation, operations and maintenance.
One of the first key steps is deciding which types of EV chargers to install. As outlined by Future Energy, there are three main levels:
For most hotels and businesses, level 2 chargers strike the optimal balance between cost, speed and guest/tenant needs. Future Energy has partnered with ChargePoint, the leading EV charging network, to offer businesses a complete turnkey system called ChargeParc which combines top-rated level 2 chargers with smart energy management software.
Once the appropriate charging solution is selected, services like Get EV Gas handle the step-by-step installation process:
While it may seem like a lot of moving pieces, experienced partners make the process seamless so you can start providing EV charging as a valuable guest/tenant amenity as soon as possible. With more federal and state funding flowing in, Maryland businesses have an unprecedented opportunity to offset a large portion of the costs.
“A future where the state’s fleet is electric is within sight, thanks to these federal investments,” said Deron Lovaas, chief of environment and sustainable transportation at the Maryland Department of Transportation. The department will continue to aggressively pursue funding to expand EV infrastructure, including a focus on charging for trucks.
Environmental advocates are also excited about the influx of investment. “We’re really excited about more federal dollars flowing in to support EV charging,” Lindsey Mendelson of the Maryland Sierra Club told CNS. “It’s important that we continue to take advantage of every opportunity that we can.”
The electric vehicle revolution has arrived and the demand for charging will only grow in the years ahead. With the support of turnkey services like Get EV Gas (getevgas.com), hotel and business owners can seamlessly install the commercial EV charging capabilities that drivers increasingly expect and require. It’s a win-win – providing an essential amenity for guests/tenants/employees while positioning your property to capitalize on the booming EV market. The future is electric, and the time to plug in is now.