New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Launched in East Moline with Congressional Support
Two new faster electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been inaugurated at the East Moline Public Library, 745 16th Ave., East Moline, Illinois. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 24, 2026, was attended by U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline), who charged his Chevy Bolt EV in just 15 minutes. These Level Three chargers, capable of charging four vehicles simultaneously, are part of a broader $1-million-plus investment by MetroLINK, the mass transit agency for Rock Island County. The project is funded through Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and involves partnerships with local, state, and federal entities. The library location was chosen to encourage economic development by drawing EV drivers to downtown East Moline, where they can utilize library amenities or visit nearby businesses while their vehicles charge.