The Raiders and NV Energy have teamed up to make it easier for eventgoers to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at Allegiant Stadium. Thirteen Blink Charging Co. Series 8 charging stations have been added to parking lots A and F, part of NV Energy’s program to increase EV charging options at popular destinations in Las Vegas.
Each station features two charging ports with 18-foot-long cables, making it convenient for users to charge their vehicles. The stadium stations are among the first to be added as part of NV Energy’s Economic Transportation Electrification Plan, which aims to support tourism and the economy by making EV charging more accessible.
Resorts World also has EV stations available, and more are planned for 10 other Las Vegas Valley locations, including the South Point, Caesars Palace, The Venetian, and El Cortez. Charging stations will also be added to locations in Reno and Laughlin.
“This is the starting point,” said Marie Steele, vice president of integrated energy services with NV Energy. “This is one very specific program to make sure that we’re supporting tourism for the broader need of the economy.”
The program is incentive-based, providing financial support to the Raiders and other eligible customers for each charger installed. Both residents and tourists are targeted as part of the program.
“We all know we welcome over 40 million people each year, many of whom drive from surrounding states,” said Morgan. “The expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure will make sure that EV charging stations are more readily available and encourage sustainable transportation.”
The Raiders have made several sustainability efforts at Allegiant Stadium, which is LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it one of seven stadiums to achieve this distinction. Allegiant Stadium is also the first NFL stadium fully powered by renewable energy.
“This is only one part of a much larger commitment that the Raiders have made to our sustainability efforts,” Morgan said. “Our reach and our impact extend far beyond the game and that is a commitment that not only I have made, but our team owner Mark Davis has as well.”
The partnership between the Raiders and NV Energy is a positive step towards making EV charging more accessible and promoting sustainable transportation in Las Vegas and beyond.
