Fairfax County Adds Public EV Chargers at Government Center

Getting around sustainably just got easier in Fairfax County, where new electric vehicle charging stations are now being installed at the county's headquarters building.

Construction started this week on the first public EV charging stations at the Fairfax County Government Center on Government Center Parkway. Workers and visitors will be able to charge their vehicles while conducting business or accessing county services by the end of this year.

The project includes 12 public charging spaces and 20 additional spaces dedicated to the county's growing electric fleet. Four accessible parking spaces will also get their own chargers, ensuring everyone can make the switch to electric vehicles.

The county chose Level 2 ChargePoint chargers, which take four to 10 hours to fully charge an empty battery. That's perfect timing for a workday or a long meeting at the government center.

Fairfax County already operates more than 100 Level 2 charging ports across community centers, office buildings, and parking garages. Community members can use these stations on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee.

The Ripple Effect

This installation reflects a bigger shift happening across Fairfax County. About 13% of the county's fleet now runs at least partly on electricity, including Fairfax Connector buses that carry thousands of riders daily.

The county set an ambitious target to phase out all gas and diesel vehicles by 2035, though recent consulting studies suggest 2050 might be more realistic given current vehicle supply challenges. Right now, the fleet includes 76 fully electric vehicles and 440 hybrids, including school buses that transport children with zero emissions.

Every new charging station makes it easier for residents to consider electric vehicles as their next car. When people see charging infrastructure at their local government center, EVs stop feeling like a distant future and start feeling like a practical choice for today.

The installations support Fairfax County's commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040, turning climate goals into concrete action one charging port at a time.

Construction will wrap up by late October, and those new charging stations will be ready to power thousands of emission-free miles.