ROVE opens first electric vehicle charging center in Santa Ana

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, we celebrated the grand opening of ROVE, Santa Ana's first electric vehicle charging center, and the first of 10 planned locations in the region. This innovative center features 40 covered EV charging stations and a ReCharge by Gelson's market on site, where customers can shop while charging their cars - and even have their groceries delivered directly to their vehicle.

Hosted by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, the event featured a special performance by the Santa Ana High School band, bringing extra energy to the celebration!

Mayor Valerie Amezcua presented ROVE with a Certificate of Recognition, joined by Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember David Penaloza, and City Manager Alvaro Nuñez all highlighting the impact of sustainable infrastructure.

A big shoutout to ROVE for supporting local businesses, hiring local companies for security, maintenance, and construction subcontracting. We can't wait to see what's next for this growing network of green energy!