Maryland Department of Transportation - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Expansion - Plans and Programs

HB 897 requires Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT), working with the Maryland Energy Administration, to estimate the number of electric vehicles (EVs) needed to meet existing environmental goals and plan for sufficient public and private EV charging stations to support those vehicles. The bill mandates MDOT to develop specific plans and programs to expand charging infrastructure by 2025, including determining where stations should be located. It does not fund new infrastructure directly but sets a process for planning based on projected EV usage. This affects MDOT’s planning responsibilities and indirectly shapes future EV charging access for Maryland residents and businesses.