Las Vegas Electric – Getting Electric Vehicles Off the Road

Las Vegas residents and visitors are seeing Vegas Electric bikes and scooters flying down city streets. While they provide a convenient form of transportation, these vehicles still have some barriers that need to be overcome.

One of those barriers is EV charging infrastructure, which isn’t keeping pace with the growing demand for EVs. As a result, drivers are not adopting EVs fast enough to meet emissions goals, including those set by the state of Nevada.

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The company behind the nation’s largest EV charging network is trying to address this problem by providing chargers in places where customers are already going. EVgo is working with property owners, including malls and restaurants, to put chargers where people will use them. The company also has a partnership with Walmart stores to put chargers in the store’s parking lots.

Another factor in EV adoption is cost, which can be a deterrent for some buyers. However, there are options available for EVs that can fit the budget of many consumers. There are currently 37 EV models available for less than $48,000 and 12 of these models are offered in the Las Vegas area, Kieve said.

Those options could help drive the change to electric cars, which can significantly reduce pollution. Research done during the pandemic showed a drop in nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide levels in the Las Vegas Valley, primarily from fewer vehicles on the roads. If everyone switched to electric vehicles, the city would be even cleaner.