Electric Vehicle Planning

Monterey Bay Area Electric Vehicle Climate Adaptation and Resiliency (EV CAR) Framework 

AMBAG is creating a plan for our region’s network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to be more resilient to climate change impacts and to best meet community needs. 

As more people switch to EVs, we need to expand our charging network. At the same time, our region’s charging infrastructure needs to be resilient to the growing climate hazards we face – from inland and coastal flooding to extreme weather, heat, and wildfires. Through this project, we are creating a forward-looking EV infrastructure strategy that addresses the region’s existing gaps, evolving needs, and builds climate resilience into the future. 

This is the place to learn more about the project and how you can get involved. We will be updating this webpage to share project updates, resources, and upcoming events and opportunities to share your ideas, input, and feedback. 

About the Project 

The Monterey Bay EV CAR Framework project aims to safeguard existing EV infrastructure from climate impacts and identify optimal sites for future investments in EV charging stations. To work towards these goals, this project will: 

• Conduct a technical analysis of existing EV charging infrastructure, including a climate vulnerability and risk assessment; 

• Analyze demographic and travel pattern data to identify where new charging stations are most needed now and in the future; 

• Engage community members to co-design climate resiliency strategies; and 

• Develop specific implementation plans for up to five prioritized strategies. 

Once the framework has been published, AMBAG will continue to work with local jurisdictions, regional agencies, community-based organizations, and additional interested parties to put into action the implementation and funding plans included in the framework. 

Learn More 

To learn more about this project, please contact Amaury Berteaud at aberteaud@ambag.org. 

Get Involved 

Share Your Input and Feedback on Our Region’s EV Charging Network

We are working on creating an online platform to gather public input and learn about community experiences with existing EV charging sites and suggestions on additional locations for EV chargers. 

We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences on existing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sites in the community or where you think more EV chargers should be added. Your feedback will help improve EV Access by helping us identify potential charger sites for improvement or expansion, making it easier for everyone to adopt electric vehicles and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future! 

Previous Efforts 

In 2014 AMBAG prepared a suitability study that identified the best places for electric vehicle charging stations throughout the tri-county area based on level of activity. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure for the Monterey Bay Area study, funded by a Monterey Bay Air Resources District AB 2766 grant, was incorporated into other EV plans being developed in the region and used to help site locations for new EV charging stations.

In 2023, In partnership with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), and San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) the Central Coast Zero Emissions Vehicle Strategy was completed. The goal of the strategy was to identify electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure needs in the Central Coas and to identify charging infrastructure sitting and technology needs to accommodate future travel demand specifically for interregional motorists. A key emphasis was on addressing the region’s electromobility needs for accommodating intercity travel within the less developed unincorporated areas of the Central Coast and underserved populations such as disadvantaged communities and residents of multi-family dwelling units. The Strategy was funded through a Caltrans sustainable transportation planning grant.