SolarCity Inc. and Rabobank N.A. said Tuesday they plan to create a solar-power enhanced, fast-charge electric car charging corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The companies said they plan to build at four locations along Highway 101 at Rabobank locations: Salinas, Atascadero, Santa Maria and Goleta.
The SolarCity owned and operated corridor will be built in cooperation with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors Co.
The companies said the stations will provide a full charge in one-third the amount of time of other charging stations.
"This charging station corridor demonstrates an important component of SolarCity’s vision for a carbon-free lifestyle. We’re combining clean, renewable solar power with all-electric transportation, allowing drivers to travel through California with zero emissions," said SolarCity chief executive officer Lyndon Rive in a prepared statement.
Foster City-based SolarCity has installed more than 100 solar home-charging stations for Tesla owners.
