New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Cochise County

This is good news for the growing number of electric vehicle drivers in Arizona. As a more rural area, Cochise County has been underserved in terms of the number of available charging stations for these vehicles.

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Cochise County Announces New Electronic Vehicle Charging Stations

Times are changing, and these new options are creating mobility for drivers across the area. Cochise County announced today that it is unveiling seven brand-new EV charging stations. The dual-port ChargePoint stations are officially up and running in the following locations:

Sierra Vista at 102 Colonia de Salud at Cochise County Service Center
Bisbee at 1415 Melody Lane, Building C
Willcox at 101 S Railroad Ave at City Hall

These are the locations of the new charging stations in Cochise County. | Google Maps

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Funding for the New EV Charging Centers

The CFI Grant is administered by the Federal Highway Administration and falls under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program supports the development of publicly accessible EV charging networks nationwide.

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The Melody Lane Charging Station in Bisbee | Courtesy Cochise County

When Cochise County applied for the grant, it emphasized "equitable access and the importance of rural infrastructure investment."

“These new chargers help ensure energy independence and lower fuel costs for our residents,” says Christine McLachlan, Cochise County’s new Director of Economic Development. “They’re grant-funded, locally operated, and support our rural way of life, all while keeping taxpayer dollars right here in the county.”

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The new charging stations will make it easier for drivers to connect, and they are also expected to attract more local tourism to our area, which could strengthen our regional economy.

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To find the closest station, just download the ChargePoint app to locate stations across Cochise County.

Sources: Federal Highway Administration | CFI Grant

Information in this article is courtesy of the Cochise County Public Information Officer and gleaned from a press release.

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