This electric vehicle plan from the state of Colorado establishes its commitment to building out EV fast-charging corridors across the state.
Summary
In January 2018, Colorado released its first electric vehicle plan. The 2018 Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan was the result of Executive Order D 2017-015, which directed CEO and partner agencies to develop a plan for building out EV fast-charging corridor stations across the state to facilitate economic development, boost tourism and reduce harmful air pollution. The first part of the 2018 EV Plan set actions and strategies needed to achieve this directive, and the second part went above and beyond by setting goals and strategies for accelerating EV adoption in the state and ensuring Colorado remains a leader in the EV market. Given the desire for Colorado to remain responsive to the dynamic nature of the EV market, the 2018 EV Plan was presented as a living document to be updated on a regular basis. A 2019 update was postponed to 2020 in order to provide an opportunity to align with the goals of newly elected Governor Polis’ administration. Actions, goals and strategies with time frames beyond 2020 that are still relevant or unfinished are included in the 2020 EV Plan.