EV chargers: Site all over Seattle

Re: “Seattle gets 31 new EV chargers, none in south Rainier Valley” [May 8, Local News]:

Columnist Naomi Ishisaka highlights the systemic inequities in our nationwide push towards electrifying every little thing, on this case electrical automobiles (EVs). EVs with lengthy ranges are already costly, even with new nationwide incentives and tax breaks. However Seattle Metropolis Mild’s new charging stations bypass areas of town the place they’re wanted essentially the most, ostensibly as a result of the residents didn’t request them.

We don’t look forward to individuals to request parking spots and fireplace stations. If we’re to attain Seattle’s bold objective to turn into carbon impartial by 2050, charging stations should turn into as ubiquitous as nook fuel stations. Tying charger siting to new constructing permits, the way in which parking spots are at the moment, is one step. Offering stations on a per capita foundation with extra in low- and middle-income areas can be even higher.

EVs have to be greater than an costly manner for individuals who can afford them to point out they care concerning the setting. Solely when EV charging stations are as straightforward to seek out in Seattle as espresso outlets will we actually start to make progress on significant emissions reductions.

Janine Bloomfield, Mercer Island