Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly common in North Texas, with more than 122,000 registered across the region, according to Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities registration data. While EVs still account for a small percentage of vehicles on the road, their sales have surged by over 35% in the past year.
In December, North Texans experienced the future of transportation firsthand at “Electrify Texas: The North Texas Roadshow,” a two-day event spanning four cities and 770 miles. Organized by the Texas EV Alliance and the Texas Electric School Bus Project, the tour showcased EV technology in Denton, Sherman, Gainesville, and Wichita Falls. Attendees explored popular models like Tesla's Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, as well as an all-electric Blue Bird school bus.
Efforts to expand EV infrastructure statewide are well underway. Texas received over $400 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for EV charging station development. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is prioritizing interstate highway chargers in Phase 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, with plans to expand into county seats and metro areas in Phase 2.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is also advancing EV infrastructure with $15 million from the federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program. This funding will add 100 new charging ports across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Community feedback gathered during the Denton event will guide the placement of future chargers. Attendees suggested locations such as parks, hotels, shopping centers, and multifamily properties—places where vehicles remain parked for extended periods.
“For the region to continue leading in the EV marketplace, it is crucial for us to integrate feedback from the public into our plans,” said Savana Nance, principal air quality planner at NCTCOG.
To share input on EV charging needs, visit PublicInput.com/nctcogevcharging.
