Medium PriorityWater Utilitiesopen
Electric vehicle charging capacity
Summary
Payson has only one slow EV charger because the city lacks the electrical capacity and substations for fast chargers. Board members noted strategic chargers could draw road-trippers to shop and eat locally.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
New substations cost roughly $4-5 million each with multi-year equipment lead times.
✅Who benefits
EV drivers, local businesses, and travelers passing through.
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