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North Miami outlines EV-charging plan, forecasts big vehicle growth and $4 million cost
Summary
City officials presented a plan to expand electric-vehicle charging access, citing a projected 600% increase in EVs and an estimated $4 million implementation cost, with $550,000 needed for city-owned parks.
City Clerk Vanessa Joseph summarized North Miami’s plan to expand electric-vehicle charging infrastructure at the May 13 council meeting, saying the city will pursue grants and public-private partnerships to build charging ports.
Joseph told residents that ownership and sales of electric vehicles are rising across Miami-Dade County and that “recent changes in state law have limited what local governments can do to address the issue.” She said the number of electric vehicles in North Miami is projected to increase by about 600% by 2030, and that the city’s goal is to build 20% of the forecasted charging ports needed by 2030.
Joseph flagged access for residents of multifamily buildings as a key challenge: “One of the biggest challenges we face is access to charging for residents living in multifamily buildings which make up 60% of all housing units in the city.” The clerk summarized cost estimates for the plan at roughly $4,000,000 citywide, with about $550,000 needed for charging at city-owned parks.
City staff proposed applying for grant funding and exploring partnerships with charging-network providers to close the gap. No formal council vote on the plan was reported in the clerk’s summary; the material was presented as a departmental update and planning goal.
