Missoula’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan August 2025

The Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in partnership with
the City of Missoula and Missoula County, has developed a comprehensive
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan designed to support a sustainable,
low-carbon future for the region. This plan emerges from the pressing need
to address climate change, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions—challenges that are intensified by Missoula’s unique geography
and rapid growth.

As local temperatures continue to rise and extreme weather
events become more frequent, shifting from single-occupancy vehicles (SOVs)
to a diversified, sustainable transportation mix becomes essential. While
it’s essential to shift away from SOVs as much as possible, many people will
continue to drive. In light of that, EVs are a critical part of the solution due to
their lower life-cycle emissions and the potential for cost-effective ownership.