
Check out the new EV Charger at Mesker Park Zoo!

Check out the new EV Charger at Mesker Park Zoo!
The City of Evansville aims to expand its network of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in high-demand locations, such as municipal parking garages, public parks, and transit hubs, to support drivers who do not have home chargers or need a mid-trip top-off. Evansville has already taken important steps toward this goal.
For example, the city installed EV chargers in the Sycamore Street public parking garage, making downtown charging free and easy to find. In 2025, ECC secured a grant through GOEVIN to install 10 new Level 2 EV chargers at 5 locations. Come this Spring, there will be publicly accessible charging stations at Mesker Park Zoo, Evansville Museum, Swonder Ice Arena, Deaconess Aquatic Center, and the Civic Center.
Metrics
public EV charging stations installed by the city
Between 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025
EVs registered in county
Between 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025

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