PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Transportation Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan is the plan submitted to federal officials outlining how South Dakota plans to roll out a charging network for E-Vs. Director of Planning and Engineering Mike Behm says some auto makers are looking to provide some charging infrastructure…
Behm says one of the biggest challenges in rolling out an E-V charging network is convincing businesses to host stations…
Dealing with peak demand for electricity is also a concern for businesses…
A third challenge is creating opportunities for small or financially disadvantaged businesses to host charging stations. The cost of a NEVI or National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure compliant charger can be as much as one–million dollars per charger
