“With four new EV fast chargers at the Tejon Pass Rest Area on Interstate 5, and 18 others staggered approximately 40 miles apart, Caltrans has reduced recharging concerns for plug-in EV drivers on long-distance trips through the Central Valley.” Tony Tavares, Caltrans District 7 Director (Los Angeles and Ventura counties)Īccording to the California Air Resources Board, 70 percent of California transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions come from light-duty vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs and light-duty trucks. The chargers have universal connectors and are able to serve all EVs on the market, including Teslas with an adapter. The Level 3 DC fast chargers provide an approximate 80 percent charge in 30 minutes to EVs with fast-charging capability. Expanding the availability of convenient fast-charging stations along state highways is significant for the future of California transportation.” Toks Omishakin, Caltrans Director Four new EV fast chargers are located at Tejon Pass Rest Area. “Fast chargers are essential to continue growing EV adoption in California and meeting our state’s goals for combating climate change.
LOS ANGELES - Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have more fast-charging options along state highways in Central California - including at the popular Tejon Pass Rest Area near the Los Angeles/Kern County line - with the installation of 22 new EV fast chargers at nine locations by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). District: 7 - Los Angeles and Ventura countiesĭistrict: 6 - Fresno,Kern, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties
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