Expanding Access to Electric Vehicles in California's Low-Income Communities

Following the 2020 executive order from California to have all new passenger vehicles be zero-emission by 2035, the paper outlines the ways to expand access to electric vehicles (EV) to low-income Californians. For the state to meet its clean energy goals, it must include these communities in a just and equity-focused transition to widespread use of EVs. This report highlights the buildup to the latest EV goals in California as well as the challenges of deploying such a plan into action. The recommendations to increase access in the state include updating building codes, curbside charging stations, EV sharing programs, and charger rebate programs, among other things, to generate greater access across California.