Business View Magazine | Volume 9, Issue 1

46 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 1 make purchasing, servicing, and charging EVs easily accessible for all consumers. EVs found at Connecticut dealerships suit every budget and lifestyle: sedans, pickups, and SUVs, and includes all electric and plug-in hybrids. EVs are successfully sold by Connecticut car dealers to residents of the State and those same dealers are committed to honoring those sales and being a reliable source for any future repairs. By 2023, the auto industry will have invested more than $250 billion in electrification, and IHS Markit predicts there will be 130 EV models available in the U.S. by 2026. Connecticut’s new car dealerships are a proven system to sell electric vehicles and help Connecticut reach its EV goals. We are focused on supporting our new car dealers and their businesses that drive Connecticut’s economy, invest in local businesses, serve their communities, and provide professional customer service and support. Connecticut car dealers are assisting the state in the buildout of a robust charging infrastructure and offer universal charging ports that are compatible for any electric car. Dealers across Connecticut are investing millions of dollars in charging stations including several super chargers, making the charging process fast and efficient. Many of the chargers at the dealerships are open to the public, whether you purchased your car at that dealership or not, with some dealers even offering the service free of charge. Dealerships will continue to invest in this infrastructure because they know it is what their customers want, it is good for the State, and it is good for the environment. Connecticut’s leaders have set ambitious targets for EV adoption. The efforts of the State’s network of local dealerships will be crucial to meeting those targets. The new car dealers continue to be part of the answer and are always looking forward.