Electric Vehicles

AEA and DOT&PF Submit FY25 Plan to FHWA and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)  submit the FY2025 plan that describes Alaska’s strategy, vision, and goals for spending Alaska’s $52 million share of federal funds over the next five years under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula (NEVI) Program.

 

Reducing Barriers to Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption

The transportation sector is increasingly transitioning to electric vehicles (EV). There are now more options for hybrid and full EVs than ever, and with the recent appearance of the electric truck and other all-wheel drive options, Alaskans will see more and more EVs sharing our roadways. EVs and their charging infrastructure can bring new industries to the state, boosting our economy and saving Alaskans money. Much of the country is already transitioning to EVs. However, many Alaskans have identified barriers to adoption such as range anxiety, unknown performance in cold climates, and high prices that prevent them from confidently making an EV their next vehicle purchase. For this reason, AEA has adopted the goal to lead the effort to minimize barriers that inhibit EV adoption in Alaska.
 

Alaska Electric Vehicle Working Group

The Alaska Electric Vehicle Working Group (AKEVWG) meets monthly to discuss EVs and charging infrastructure in Alaska. The Working Group has members from across the state including the Alaska Electric Vehicle Association, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), electric utilities, EV owners, EV vendors, municipalities, site hosts, universities, and other stakeholders.

Volkswagen Mitigation Trust EV Fast-Charging Network

AEA developed fast-charging stations along the State’s highway system in a phased approach, as funding allows. Using Volkswagen (VW) Trust funds, SEP funds as an added incentive, and matching private funds from participating site hosts, AEA funded a EV Fast-Charging Network connecting the Kenai Peninsula to Healy. A total of 15 fast chargers of at least 50kW and eight co-located Level 2 chargers were installed at nine locations in the following communities: Anchorage, Cantwell, Chugiak, Cooper Landing, Healy, Homer, Seward, Soldotna, and Trapper Creek. Some sites will become operational as early as fall 2021, with all installations completed by summer 2022.

Deployment of Community-based Level 2 Chargers

AEA has used SEP funds to install Level 2 charging stations at state-owned facilities. In partnership with the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Level 2 chargers were installed in Anchorage at the Linny Pacillo Parking Garage across from the Robert B. Atwood Building and outside the Snowden Administration Building across from the Nestbett Courthouse in summer 2021.

Cost to Charge an EV at Home

Curious to know how much it would cost to charge an EV at home in Alaska? And what the carbon emissions would be? Use this calculator to find out.

Costs to Host an EV Charging Station

Costs associated with installing a charging station differ depending on location, charger type, and utility rates. To make it easier for potential site hosts to estimate costs, AEA developed a calculator that can be downloaded here.
 

Contact

If you are interested in hosting an EV charging station, please contact us by email at electricvehicles@akenergyauthority.org.

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