The City of Phoenix, C40 Cities and WSP invite public feedback on a draft plan to expand reliable, driver-centered EV charging for high-mileage vehicles.
Phoenix, Arizona (14 September 2026) – The City of Phoenix, in collaboration with C40 Cities and WSP, today released the draft Charging Infrastructure Action Plan for public review and comment through October 14, 2026. The draft plan identifies near-term steps to expand reliable, driver-centered electric vehicle charging for high-mileage vehicles, including ride-hail, taxi and delivery vehicles. “Phoenix is a city focused on the future, and we know vehicle electrification is key to ensuring that future is clean, efficient, and healthy,” Mayor of Phoenix, Kate Gallego said. “Thanks to the expertise of C40, WSP, and the drivers it is crafted to support, this plan gives us a practical path to expand charging infrastructure, reduce emissions, and ensure the benefits of electrification are accessible to the rideshare, taxi and delivery drivers who keep our city moving.”
Building on Phoenix’s transportation electrification work, the draft plan assesses driver needs, charging gaps and implementation opportunities to support cleaner air, lower emissions and more practical pathways for drivers to go electric. Electrifying high-mileage vehicles represents a unique opportunity to reap outsized rewards in terms of emissions savings, air quality benefits, and lower operating costs since these vehicles travel far more miles than the average personal vehicle.
The draft plan finds that the Phoenix metro area has roughly 943 charging station locations and 2,762 charging ports as of early 2026, but access remains uneven, especially in parts of the West Valley, urban fringes and areas near multifamily housing. By 2030, the plan estimates a need for 1,300 to 1,900 net new high-mileage-vehicle-usable charging ports under a moderate growth scenario. “This Action Plan supports high‑mileage drivers with solutions built for Phoenix. We focused on what the City can directly influence,” said Carla De La Chapa, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Phoenix. “Expanding shaded, reliable and accessible charging; prioritizing locations where drivers already spend their time; and addressing the needs of renters and those working long hours in extreme heat. Our goal is to make cleaner transportation options practical, affordable, and convenient for the drivers who keep Phoenix moving.”
The draft plan was informed by stakeholder engagement led by WSP, with support from EVNoire and an independent subconsultant. Drivers highlighted four recurring barriers: upfront vehicle cost, reliable public charging for those without home access, downtime while charging and the need for trusted information on vehicles, incentives and charging options. “High-mileage drivers need charging that works for their real lives: close to where they live, wait between trips and can charge safely without losing earnings,” said Charvi Gupta, New Mobility Practice Lead, WSP in the U.S. “Our team worked with the City of Phoenix and its partners to translate driver and industry input into practical recommendations that can move quickly from planning to implementation.”
C40 is also issuing a Request for Information (RfI) seeking input from charge point operators and other private-sector stakeholders, including site hosts, fleet operators, technology companies, utilities, financing partners, and other market participants, to identify delivery models, partnerships and market-ready solutions for reliable, affordable and equitable charging. “C40 is pleased to support Phoenix in developing a driver-centered roadmap for high-mileage-vehicle electrification,” said Kate Johnson, Director, North America, C40 Cities. “By pairing local leadership with global city experience, this work can help accelerate fair, scalable charging solutions in Phoenix, while simultaneously delivering cleaner air for residents and providing lessons for other cities working to decarbonize ride-hail, taxi and delivery fleets.”
The draft Plan and RfI, along with comment submission guidelines, are available on the project page. Comments on the draft plan and RFI responses are requested by 14 October 2026 (Note: this has been extended to 31 October 2026). Questions and comments may be directed to sustainability@phoenix.gov.