South Sacramento gets new fast chargers, built by local students
Two new electric vehicle chargers are now up and running in South Sacramento, and they’re not just about cleaner air. They were built by students, backed by federal funds, and installed at a community space that’s long served as a neighborhood anchor.
The NetZero Mobility Hub opened earlier this week outside South Sacramento Christian Center. The church already serves as a center for food giveaways, youth sports, and outreach programs. Pastor Leslie Simmons said it made sense to bring the new clean energy project there.
“This is a community hub. That is why this location is powerful,” Simmons said. “It is a hub for all of our community to go to for resources.”
The charging stations are located in a part of the city that has historically been left out of clean energy investments. While areas like Midtown and East Sacramento have many EV chargers, South Sacramento has far fewer.
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