We are moving toward the final phase of the project to support the City of Phoenix in electrifying high-mileage vehicles.
We welcome public input and feedback on the draft Charging Infrastructure Action Plan. The project focuses on expanding access to reliable, driver-centered charging that supports cleaner air, lower emissions and practical pathways for drivers to choose electric vehicles. Comments on the draft plan and RFI responses are requested by 14 October 2026 (Note: this has been extended to 31 October 2026).
What is the project doing?
The project assesses the high-mileage vehicle market, existing and planned charging infrastructure, driver needs and potential implementation models. This includes engagement with drivers, public agencies, utilities, charging providers, technology companies and other stakeholders to understand where charging is needed, what barriers drivers face and which solutions may be most feasible for Phoenix.
What are high mileage vehicles?
High-mileage vehicles travel far more miles than the average personal vehicle, which means electrifying these fleets can deliver outsized benefits for emissions reductions, air quality and operating costs.
The project is designed to identify charging needs, barriers and implementation opportunities to help make electrification more practical and equitable for drivers in Phoenix:
- Understand driver needs, charging gaps and community priorities for high-mileage vehicles.
- Identify opportunities for shaded, reliable and accessible charging in locations where drivers already spend time.
- Support solutions that address common adoption barriers, including upfront vehicle cost, charging access, downtime and trusted information.
- Develop implementation pathways that can inform Phoenix’s work and provide lessons for other cities.
The work builds on Phoenix’s existing transportation electrification efforts and focuses on the needs of drivers who depend on their vehicles for work, including those who may not have reliable access to home charging.
Draft action plan and RFI
A draft Charging Infrastructure Action Plan has been released for public review and comment. The draft plan identifies near-term steps to expand reliable, driver-centered EV charging for high-mileage vehicles and reflects input on driver needs, charging gaps and implementation opportunities.
As of early 2026, the Phoenix metro area has roughly 943 charging station locations and 2,762 charging ports. The draft plan estimates a need for 1,300 to 1,900 net new high-mileage-vehicle-usable charging ports by 2030 under a moderate growth scenario, with current access remaining uneven in parts of the West Valley, urban fringes and areas near multifamily housing.
C40 is also issuing a Request for Information to gather input from charge point operators and other private-sector stakeholders, including site hosts, fleet operators, technology companies, utilities and financing partners. Comments on the draft plan and RFI responses are requested by October 14, 2026.
What is the city already doing on electrification?
Since 2022, the City has been working toward its Transportation Electrification Action Plan (TEAP), which identified goals to support 280,000 EVs in Phoenix by 2030 and install 500 EV chargers on city-owned property by 2030. So far, the City has installed 316 EV chargers at parks, libraries, city garages and parking lots. In January 2025, the City was awarded USD 15 million through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant to install an additional 146 Level 2 chargers and 4 DC fast chargers at city-owned facilities.
You can read more on Phoenix’s website.
What’s next?
The project team will use feedback on the draft Action Plan and responses to the RFI to refine priorities, identify implementation partners and support next steps for expanding high-mileage-vehicle charging in Phoenix.
Questions?
Questions and comments may be directed to sustainability@phoenix.gov.