Massachusetts Delivering $46M to Grow its EV Charging Network

Electric vehicles are gaining traction in Massachusetts. State officials are stepping up efforts to keep pace with demand, to counter federal mistakes. This month, the Healey administration announced a $46 million plan to expand EV charging access over the next two years, with a focus on western and central Massachusetts.

The forward-thinking and very capable Maura Tracy Healey has served as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts since 2023. She served as Massachusetts Attorney General from 2015 to 2023 and was elected governor in 2022.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said $30 million will go toward medium- and heavy-duty charging hubs at key freight and fleet locations, as well as chargers along secondary corridors for light- and medium-duty EVs. Another $16 million will fund workplace, fleet, multi-unit dwelling, campus, and public-access charging stations.

“We’re making it easier for everyone to get around as more Massachusetts residents choose to drive electric,” Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper said. “Not only are these vehicles fun to drive but they are typically less expensive to maintain than their gas- and diesel- powered counterparts. We are committed to building a cleaner environment and vibrant economy for everyone.”

The plan responds to recommendations from the state’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC), which has called for more fast charging along secondary corridors and charging options at transit parking lots and residential neighborhoods. While Massachusetts has seen strong growth, more than 35,600 EVs were registered in 2024, bringing the statewide total to 139,000. The state needs 200,000 EVs on the road this year and 900,000 by 2030 to stay under its emissions limits.

“Despite the growing popularity of EVs, consumers remain anxious about charging access and reliability. Addressing these concerns is critical to continued satisfaction of EV users and growth of the EV user community,” the EVICC report says.

Meeting those targets will require a massive charging buildout. As of May, there were 9,413 publicly accessible charging ports in Massachusetts, including about 1,200 fast chargers. That’s up 169% from last year, but EVICC estimates 46,000 ports will be needed by 2030 and more than 105,000 by 2035, requiring the state to triple its deployment rate.

The map below displays the locations of publicly available electric vehicle charging stations throughout Massachusetts. Fast charging ports are represented by yellow dots.

“Despite these challenges, many EV charging companies remain optimistic about the future of EV charging (see, e.g., EVgo 2025 Second Quarter Announcement),” Joshua Ryor, the assistant secretary of energy who chairs the council, wrote in his introduction of the latest assessment. “Nevertheless, the strategic direction, resources, and state, local, and stakeholder convening provided by EVICC will be even more important in the coming years to help maintain progress on EV charger deployment.”

The Operational Services Division that oversees the executive branch fleet is “working diligently” toward those goals, said Mark Fine, assistant secretary in the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. The entire state fleet includes more than 6,800 light-duty vehicles, more than 1,800 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and more than 780 assets like utility vehicles.

“Beyond helping residents, the expansion of charging infrastructure to more locations also will help Executive Departments lead by example in reaching their electrification objectives,” Fine said.

The challenges extend to government fleets. A 2021 executive order requires state agencies to transition to zero-emission vehicles, with targets of 5% by 2025, 20% by 2030, and 75% by 2040. Yet officials acknowledge infrastructure has lagged. At a June meeting, Mass. Lottery Executive Director Mark William Bracken said hybrid cars purchased for the agency are “strictly running off gas” because chargers aren’t widely available for state vehicles.

Still, the $46 million commitment signals that Massachusetts is serious about addressing gaps in its charging network while pushing forward on electrification of both personal cars and heavy-duty vehicles.

EVinfo.net’s Take: States are Stepping Up for Clean Air and Lower Costs for Drivers Through Supporting EV Adoption

EVs are not only the most eco-friendly vehicle, but they are also the most cost-effective.

The federal governement’s cuts to EV support, including ending the federal EV tax credit at the end of September, will cause economic harm for decades if not immediately reversed.

We applaud the forward thinking actions of California, New York, Massachusetts and other states who realize the great value and importance of EV adoption.

America’s federal mistakes are harming its drivers and the global environment. In Q1 2025, strong evidence shows the world leaving America behind in the important EV transition.

According to Visual Capitalist, Electrified vehicles now make up 43% of global auto sales as of Q1 2025, up from only 9% in 2019. China accounts for more than half of global BEV sales, with the U.S. trailing far behind. In Q1 2025, China accounted for 57% of global BEV registrations, while the U.S. makes up only 12%.

China’s drivers and citizens are enjoying clean air and lower costs, while Americans continue to suffer the harmful effects of smog, while paying more for their transportation.