Electric Vehicle Charging Station Now Open In Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Now, you can charge up your electric car right in Framingham.

The Massachusetts Transportation (MassDOT) announced that the new electric vehicle charging station at the Framingham Service Plaza along I-90 westbound (the Massachusetts Turnpike) is now activated and operational.

In addition to the charging station in Framingham, MassDOT is in the process of installing five other electric vehicle charging stations at locations along I-90 in order to enable long-distance electric vehicle travel, increase range confidence, and support electric vehicle adoption throughout the Commonwealth, said the announcement.

“The Baker-Polito Administration is continuing to take steps to reduce vehicle emissions and strengthen our transportation system in ways to provide more sustainable options for the public,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack in a statement. “These electric vehicle charging stations will allow people to recharge their electric vehicles when they are making trips on I-90, enjoy the amenities of our service plazas, and better reach their destinations using environmentally-friendly modes of travel.”

Charging stations are now operational at Framingham, Natick and two Lee Service Plazas, with stations at the two Charlton Service Plazas expected to be activated this fall. There is no fee to use a charging station.

These charging stations support electric vehicle travel along I-90, which is one of several major Massachusetts highways designated by the federal government as part of a national network of EV charging corridors.

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