To lower building costs, California wrongly takes aim at EV chargers for new apartments

In this CalMatters commentary, National Charging Access Coalition co-leader and apartment resident Michelle Pierce argues that California should not reduce EV charging requirements for new affordable housing in an effort to lower construction costs. The article explains why EV charging infrastructure represents only a small fraction of overall development costs, while emphasizing that building charging access during construction is far less expensive than retrofitting buildings later and helps ensure affordable housing residents can benefit from lower transportation costs. Read the full article here.