Regional experts say the demand for electric vehicles across the state has seen an increase over the past year, and Cy-Fair has seen growth in the number of charging stations located around the area.

There are more than 20 electric vehicle-charging stations in Cy-Fair, according to information from energy provider Reliant.

Information from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles shows there was a 52% increase in alternative fuel vehicle ownership over the past five fiscal years. The department reports there were a total of 322,603 alternative fuel vehicles registered in the state in FY 2020-21 compared to the 242,541 in the previous year.

Reg Pecen, a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University, said predictions indicate around 3 million electric vehicles will be in use nationwide by 2025, and the demands for infrastructure will increase with them.

“The International Council on Clean Transportation researchers ... predict that Dallas and Houston may need to add 31%-40% more electric vehicle chargers every year that may enhance the confidence in electric vehicle drivers and in prospective citizens to purchase electric vehicles,” Pecen said in an email. “For example, Austin, Houston and Dallas are three major cities with very fast-growing need for electric vehicle chargers.”


See the full list of Houston-area charging stations at www.plugshare.com.