Electric Vehicle Readiness Study

The City of Sioux Falls, in partnership with a local consultant, finalized an Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Study in August 2024. The purpose of the study was to assess and analyze forecasted EV trends, charging infrastructure needs, grid capacity, and safety implications to help Sioux Falls prepare for anticipated EV growth and remain investible.

The study provides objective information on anticipated EV growth, where the growth is anticipated to occur, and considerations for stakeholders to meet the demands of the anticipated growth. To do this, the study looked at the range of anticipated EV growth in Sioux Falls and what can be done to be ready for all levels of growth. The City recognizes that this shift is heavily influenced by the private sector and is leading this study as a facilitator between stakeholder groups to prepare the community and service providers to serve residents and visitors who want this service. By planning for anticipated consumer and private sector demand, the City can stay competitive regionally and be a desirable community in which to live and work. The report includes a wealth of information on EVs, and readers are encouraged to focus on the chapters that they are most interested in. Read the full report below.