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From: John Weist
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022 7:17 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Support for Bill 120
I reside on the Big Island in the Kau district and purchased an EV just one year ago. I very much like my EV and
know many other people that would like to buy a BEV. They are however hesitant because of the need for a much
improved charging structure for the island. The majority of chargers on this island only charge at a mere 20 mph. I
live 60 miles from Hilo so I would have to charge for 3 hours just to return home. We need the faster DC chargers for
which there are only 7 on the entire island. One in Hilo (which is broken more than it is working), One in Kona and
then a few scattered around the perimeter of the island.
In short to improve the EV situation on the Big Island we need:
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More DC chargers for people on the go.
Better maintenance of the chargers. Currently more than 50% of the level 2 chargers in Hilo are broken and have
been so for many months. One for more than a year.
Enforcement of parking in EV spaces by vehicles not actually charging.
Thank you for voting in support of Bill 120. A yes vote for this bill will be a win for everyone! {
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John Weist
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