Georgia Power is committed to assisting customers with access to efficient and reliable charging options. Southern Company, the utility’s corporate parent, plans to join other utilities across the South, Midwest, Gulf Coast, Central Plains, and mid-Atlantic to enable EV drivers’ seamless travel through a coordinated network of Direct Current (DC) Fast Chargers.
This effort, called the “Electric Highway Coalition,” represents an unprecedented level of coordination to increase charging options along major highway routes from Texas to Washington, D.C., and provide easier access to environment-friendly vehicle options for drivers.
Nicole Faulk, Senior Vice President, Customer and Corporate Services, said: “As the sixth-largest market nationally for EV fast charging, Georgia Power is committed to continuing growth of EV infrastructure across the state and providing increased access to customers looking to drive electric. As Southern Company’s largest subsidiary, our commitment plays a significant role in the increasing growth of electric vehicle adoption and the connection of communities across Georgia and the country.”
Working with the Georgia Public Service Commission, the company has installed 49 DC fast chargers in locations statewide and is investing $6 million over three years in fast-charging infrastructure across Georgia. The installation represents the newest technology in EV fast chargers, offering charging speeds up to 125kW – adding 100 miles in 12 minutes – dual dispensers and power-sharing capabilities to maximize the number of ports that can be deployed and still receive an optimal charge.
Additionally, the company has partnered with Cox Automotive Mobility to complete one of the largest EV charging single property installations in the southeast at the Pivet Atlanta facility near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Georgia Power also supports 24 charging stall stations through Electrify America, Tesla, and the EVgo Fast Charging Network. These investments further enable electric vehicle adoption and the connection of communities across the country.
