California wants its DMVs to host EV Charging

The state is considering a novel use of public real estate: using DMV parking lots for EV charging stations. In a new solicitation, it’s asking potential bidders to tell them if they’re interested.

California’s Department of Motor Vehicles wants to turn its parking lots into Electric Vehicle charging hubs and is now asking potential bidders if they would be interested.

In a Request for Expressions of Interest, the state’s DMV says it wants to lease parts of its parking lots (up to 20 percent of available parking) to a vendor who can develop and op…