Edina City Council — Transcript

Monday, March 17, 2025Analysis complete

3 Topics in This Document

Electric Vehicle Adoption and Climate Action

Transportation Sector Decarbonization

Residential EV Infrastructure and Education

Full Extraction

We've had an EV for 2 years my wife and I both love the EV. It's a better driving experience, it's very reliable. We've never had any issues with the battery going down to zero even close.

EV Owner [Timestamp]Electric Vehicle Showcase Event and Climate Action Plan Implementation

In 2019 in Edina alone 41.1% of greenhouse gas emissions came from transportation. Our climate action plan sets a goal for us to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030.

City Official [Timestamp]Electric Vehicle Showcase Event and Climate Action Plan Implementation

Initially I was focused on the environmental footprint and wanting to do my part and then I test drove an EV and it's such a better driving experience. There's more torque, it's immediately available at all points in driving.

EV Owner [Timestamp]Electric Vehicle Showcase Event and Climate Action Plan Implementation

Moving the gas to electric vehicle needle by only 1% prevents up to 2,750 tons of greenhouse emissions annually. Our climate action plan aims to have 25% of vehicles in Edina be fully electric by 2030.

City Official [Timestamp]Electric Vehicle Showcase Event and Climate Action Plan Implementation

For residents who have questions about electrifying at home, putting in an EV charger, purchasing an EV, we have those resources on our City website on the sustainability pages.

City Official [Timestamp]Electric Vehicle Showcase Event and Climate Action Plan Implementation