CHARGING STATION LOCATION AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMAND: EVIDENCE FROM NEW YORK STATE

Abstract

Exploring the impact of charging station location on electric vehicle (EV) demand is crucial for understanding electric vehicle demand and developing additional policies. This paper examines how the number of charging stations near the town/city center, the distance between charging stations and the nearest highway, and the number of stations with facilities (car dealers, parking lots, office buildings, and hotels) affect electric vehicle demand. Based on quarterly data of EV sales and charging station locations in all counties of New York State from 2014 to 2021, this study concludes that more stations installed near the town/city center and highways, as well as more stations equipped with facilities like office buildings, could boost EV demand. These findings imply that future subsidies for charging infrastructure may be location-based.