# ChargerMapCA

This repository contains an exploratory statistical analysis of electric vehicle (EV) charger placement across California. The findings will provide insights to support the growth of EV infrastructure and enhance accessibility for electric vehicle users in the state.

## Data Sources

### Alternative Fuels Data Center

The alternative fueling station locations was obtained through the [Alternative Fuels Data Center](https://afdc.energy.gov/stations). It contains available, public electric fuel stations with Level 2 or DC Fast charger types.

The urban-rural classification was obtained through the [2020 Census Tabulation Block TIGER/Line Shapefiles](https://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2023/TABBLOCK20/tl_2023_06_tabblock20.zip) for California which contain urban and rural information.

A spatial join was completed to add the Census urban/rural indicator (UR20)