DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Over the last few years, the market for EVs has grown rapidly and it’s only expected to grow at a faster pace for years to come nationwide and statewide — there are 9,000 registered evs in Alabama alone. With the growing trend, cities are challenged with getting the infrastructure in place to meet the needs of electric cars. “In order to get EV charging stations whenever there are some grants from the federal or state level we will continue to pursue that,” Mayor Mark Saliba said. Dothan has signed the application for a grant with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to add two more charging stations at James Oates Park located off Highway 231 South. This will be the third public charging station in the city, but the first public station over on the south side of town – a highly traveled area. “So, when we are having tournaments and we have citizens out there they can walk or be at the ball game while their car charge,” Mayor Saliba said.