Did you know that nearly a third of households in the U.S. face an uphill climb to drive and benefit from an EV simply because they live in multifamily housing? This is not only a climate and public health issue, but also an equity issue. Research shows that access to reliable, convenient, and affordable EV charging is one of the biggest factors for consumers considering owning or leasing an EV. But are the public charging networks sufficient to meet the need for those without at-home charging? How do different cities stack up when it comes to public charging? And what actions should policymakers take to ensure a smooth road ahead? In this episode of Electrify This! host Sara Baldwin speaks with Ingrid Malmgren, Senior Director of Policy with Plug in America, to discuss the state of EV charging for people living in multifamily housing, key findings from new Energy Innovation research, and innovative approaches states and cities are taking to solving the EV charging gap. Tune in today to learn more! 

Guest Bio: 

Ingrid has over a decade of experience advancing sustainable energy and transportation electrification through research, utility regulatory proceedings, and legislative advocacy. She began to focus on EVs in 2015, working to demonstrate the benefits of EVs to consumers, the economy, the environment, and the electric grid. Before joining Plug In America, she worked as a senior analyst at Cadmus Group, a lobbyist in the Vermont Statehouse, and a transportation policy manager at Vermont Energy Investment Corporation.  

Electrifying News:  

• NYC looks to kick its curbside EV-charging plans into second gear (Canary Media), 09/09/24
• Demand flexibility programs ‘need to evolve’ as utilities shift to winter peaking: LBNL report (Utility Dive), 10/09/24
• Decarbonize Your Life (Heatmap News), 09/23/24
• Major Ohio cities aim to cut building emissions with voluntary program (Canary Media), 09/18/24  

To dig in deeper, check out these must-read resources:

• The State of Electric Vehicle Charging for Multifamily Housing (Energy Innovation), October 2024
• The Home Charging Experience (Plug In America), January 2024
• EV Building Codes Toolkit (Plug in America)
• 2024 EV Driver Survey (Plug In America)
• The Public Charging Experience (Plug In America), May 2024
• U.S. Department of Transportation, Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Recipients
• The 2030 National Charging Network: Estimating U.S. Light-Duty Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (NREL), June 2023     
• U.S. Department of Energy, Tax Credits for EVs and Charging Infrastructure