Press launch from the Mayor’s Office:

June 28, 2021

Mayor & Council unanimously authorized an modification to the Metropolis of Tucson Creating Code demanding the set up of an Electric powered Vehicle (EV) outlet in new a single and two-loved ones household design. In addition, Mayor & Council gave city staff members path to start out the procedure of establishing equivalent code amendments for EV charging shops in new multi-family members residential and business development.

Selling EV-Prepared functionality in new household and business design is a critical part of the City of Tucson’s Electrical Vehicle Roadmap, which outlines a path for the City of Tucson to quickly advance the adoption of electric motor vehicles inside metropolis operations and community-huge. In addition, this work will support attain ambitions in the Local climate Unexpected emergency Declaration that was adopted by Mayor & Council last year.

“With this action, we are getting an vital phase to usher in and maximize accessibility to EV technological know-how, boost air excellent, and prevent high-priced dwelling retrofits,” mentioned Mayor Romero. “We are getting ready the Metropolis of Tucson to be at the forefront in the adoption of a thoroughly clean, renewable transportation technique.”

“This is the continuation of the powerful get the job done of my predecessor, Paul Durham, and the Ward 3 and Metropolis staff members. The new EV-Readiness policy is a wise and realistic tactic and expenditure. This sets the basis for the inevitable potential of electrical cars and the reduction of the use of