DOE initiatives aimed at expanding EV charging networks have become more urgent as the November election looms and growth in EV sales has slowed.

“Uncertainty” was a recurring theme at the annual meeting of the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners.

Upgrading California’s grid to serve millions of electric vehicles could cost far less than the $50 billion that a recent study indicated, Cal Advocates say.

A study done for the California Public Utilities Commission found the state needs $50 billion in distribution system upgrades to meet its electrification goals.