Mayor Lurie, Board of Supervisors Secure 5 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

San Francisco secured a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to install 403 new electric vehicle chargers, significantly increasing its zero-emission fleet to nearly 50% of light-duty vehicles. The city will supplement this funding with $2. 8 million, allowing it to charge an additional 800 light-duty vehicles. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized the initiative's role in promoting cleaner transportation and environmental sustainability. City Administrator Carmen Chu explained that this infrastructure will meet 40% of the charging needs for the city's common fleet, reducing operational costs.

This project supports the Climate Action Plan, which targets an all-electric, net-zero emission city by 2040. San Francisco has long been a leader in sustainability, opening the first 24/7 publicly accessible charging site in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman noted the necessity of electrifying the fleet to combat auto emissions. District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar affirmed the city's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through such initiatives.