Plumas County Accelerates Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in 2025
This year marks significant growth for electric vehicle (EV) charging options across Plumas County, enhancing convenience for both locals and visitors. Early in 2025, four new charging stations were installed at Antlers Inn in Chester. By mid-July, another four chargers came online at Dame Shirley Plaza in Quincy, operated by ChargePoint Inc., providing Level 2 charging at 6.6 kilowatts—ideal for longer stops.
The most notable expansion is the addition of eight Tesla superchargers at Plumas Pines Shopping Center (60 E. Main St., Quincy). These high-speed chargers deliver up to 325 kilowatts and are compatible with all EVs using a North American standard adapter, offering some of the fastest charging available in the region. Charging costs at this site are currently 44 cents per kWh for Tesla vehicles and 62 cents per kWh for other makes. For slower, overnight charging, several Tesla destination chargers are also available nearby at Chalet View Lodge, Whitehawk Lodge, and Gray Eagle Lodge.
Reflecting on a decade of EV growth, Plumas County’s earliest public chargers were installed by Bill Battagin of Feather River Solar Electric in Taylorsville. His solar- and grid-powered Level 2 chargers, installed 10 and 4 years ago respectively, remain in service and have seen increased use with rising EV adoption.
Local entrepreneur Heather Hochrein, founder and CEO of EVmatch, has also played a key role in expanding EV charging access. Starting with a single residential charging station in Quincy, EVmatch now operates nationwide and focuses on multi-vehicle charging solutions for apartments and other multifamily housing. Through California’s Communities in Charge program, rebates of $8,500 per connector are available to support Level 2 charger installations at sites with ample parking, such as universities and health centers. Applications are open through January 9, 2026, with EVmatch providing application assistance.
With these developments, Plumas County is well-positioned to support the growing number of electric and hybrid vehicles, promoting sustainable travel and tourism in the region.
