The Mayor and Council on March 24 adopted an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan that contains 26 actions to help support the transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles for City of Rockville residents, businesses and visitors.
The plan identifies how the city can work with county, state and federal programs toward rapid adoption of electric vehicles, identifying where EV chargers are needed and recommending actions to support equitable charging access amid a growing demand. That includes identifying policy and permitting needs, communicating the benefits and incentives available, installing grant-funded public chargers and converting fleet vehicles. Read the plan at engagerockville.com/evplan.
The vote follows the Mayor and Council’s review of the plan during a work session on Feb. 24. Find video of the Feb. 24 work session and the March 24 adoption with staff reports for both meetings at www.rockvillemd.gov/AgendaCenter.
Electric vehicles cost less to operate, produce no exhaust, improve air quality and health, and — according to drivers of EVs in the city’s fleet — are a delight to operate. The EV plan will also help Rockville achieve the goals of its Climate Action Plan.
Learn more about the Climate Action Plan at www.rockvillemd.gov/climate.