March 13, 2022

Potomac Edison has completed the installation of four new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations in Frostburg and Friendsville, expanding its network of publicly available stations in Maryland.

The stations are part of Potomac Edison’s EV Driven Program, a five-year initiative designed to benefit the state’s environment by reducing auto emissions and supporting Maryland’s goal to reach 300,000 zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025. The company is installing 59 charging stations –  including 20 fast-charging stations – across its seven-county Maryland territory over the course of the program, which runs through 2023.

“The new additions to our charging station network will further support the adoption of electric vehicles in Maryland and align with our mission to build a more sustainable future for the communities we serve,” said Linda Moss, president, Maryland Operations.

The new fast-charging stations are both within walking distance of restaurants, stores and other sites of interest. For example, the Friendsville station is located near a veterans memorial and the Kendall Trail along the Youghiogheny River, so EV owners can stretch their legs while charging their cars.

Installing fast-charging stations near highways – including the Frostburg and Friendsville stations – helps to meet the National Electric Highway Coalition’s (NEHC) goal to make EV charging convenient for interstate drivers. The NEHC, which FirstEnergy joined in 2021, is a collaboration among electric companies committed to providing fast-charging stations that will allow the public to drive EVs with confidence along major U.S. travel corridors.

Potomac Edison currently has 26 charging stations installed across its Maryland service territory. For more information, visit the EV Driven Program page on the FirstEnergy website, or www.evdrivenpe.com*.

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