An Act relative to electric vehicle charging stations

This bill requires new gasoline stations (over 1,500 square feet with operational gas pumps) to assess proximity to designated "optimal sites" for electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs, as identified by a state EV coordinating council. If located in one of these optimal sites, the station must install at least one level 3 fast-charging station capable of serving multiple EV brands. Building permits for new stations will be denied if documentation doesn’t include this assessment or the required charging station installation. The law directly affects new gas station developers planning to build or expand facilities meeting the size and pump criteria.