Electric Vehicles Viable in Rural America

By LUCAS NELSEN, Policy Associate, The Center for Rural Affairs

Advancement in technology has made electric vehicles a viable option for rural residents, allowing for longer travel ranges and faster charging time.

But charging infrastructure is still limited. Most charging stations are located near major highways or interstate routes, or found throughout urban areas.

The lack of charging stations in many rural areas restricts the viability of electric vehicles, either for people who live in rural communities or tourists who wish to visit.

Building out the charging infrastructure faces another...