Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) on Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. will host an event with the city of Madison at Troy Community Gardens, 502 Troy Drive, to officially unveil five new pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers located throughout Madison. The chargers are attached to existing MGE utility poles.
Studies show that about 80% of EV charging happens at home. This can be challenging for drivers who don’t have a garage or dedicated parking. MGE and the city partnered to find locations that could benefit from easy access to curbside EV charging.
Benefits of pole-mounted charging stations include:
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Convenient curbside charging for use by nearby residents;
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The use of existing utility infrastructure, which makes the EV chargers easier to install and to scale; and
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The opportunity to help facilitate sustainable transportation by increasing access to EV charging.
