Electric Vehicles Could Play Into Future South Dakota Tourism Industry

Electric Vehicles Could Play Into Future South Dakota Tourism Industry

PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Transportation is preparing for an increase in electric powered vehicle use in the state. Director of Planning and Engineering Mike Behm says South Dakota’s tourism industry will play into South Dakota’s E-V future…

South Dakota’s terrain and climate will also impact E-V travel for tourists…

Behm says the state has around 50 charging stations in the state but only one which is complaint with the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan or NEVI…

South Dakota is estimated to get over 29-million dollars in federal funds to help roll out the NEVI standards as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.