The first domino has fallen. It could change transportation in the state of Arkansas.
As electric vehicle technology is being hailed as a replacement for gas-powered cars, a new federal grant has been secured that will roll out electric vehicle charging stations across the state of Arkansas. It’s part of a new infrastructure plan to slowly reduce the amount of gas-powered cars on the road.
Electric Car Plan Rolls Out In Arkansas
The Ozark Regional Transit Authority has secured a $14.9 million federal grant to establish electric vehicle charging stations across northwest Arkansas. This funding stems from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Jeff Hatley, Public Information Officer, announced that the 17 new sites will support the transit’s future electric fleet and be open to the public.
These stations will offer both slow and fast charging options. Fast chargers can replenish a 150-mile range in just 30 minutes.
The project includes up to 92 charging ports in cities like Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale.
Upon completion, this initiative will boost northwest Arkansas’s public charging capacity by 58%, strategically located near key community areas.
Car Stats On Arkansas Road
In 2022, Arkansas drivers began purchasing more electric powered cars. It was the start of a noticeable trend.
Over half of Arkansas’s electric vehicle registrations are concentrated in three counties:
- Benton County leads with 660 fully electric vehicles.
- Pulaski County follows with 640 fully electric vehicles.
- Washington County has just over 440 fully electric vehicles.
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