Beaufort Co. free public EV charging station sparks backlash from fuel users

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Council voted to approve a resolution last week that allows free public access to a newly installed electric vehicle (EV) charging station.

The county posted on Facebook the announcement over the weekend, which led to a flood of 300+ comments from residents who voiced frustration over the decision. Many comments revolved around the unfairness of the free station with the current cost of fuel.

“Tell me where I can go get my county-supplied gasoline, please,” one comment read. Several other comments said the free charging station was paid for by taxpayers…

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