UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

This guide summarizes community perspectives on electric vehicle (EV) charging in South Los Angeles gathered through focus groups conducted in three workshops between 2024 and 2025 as part of the Climate Action–Community-driven eLectric vEhicle chArging solutioN (CA–CLEAN) project. The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation partnered with Redeemer Community Partnership, a community-based organization in South Los Angeles, to provide a space for residents to share experiences and perspectives on EV ownership, barriers to charging access, and priorities for future charging infrastructure. Participants highlighted limited availability of reliable chargers, affordability concerns, and the need for clearer information about EV incentives and programs. This guide presents these insights alongside practical pathways and resources to support more equitable expansion of EV charging in South Los Angeles.