An electric vehicle charging station costs $125,000 to $150,000 to install. That's "no comparison" to a double sided gas pump which can be constructed for $20,000, said owner Hani Hamadi.

Gas Stations Face Tough, ... Charging units and installation typically cost upward of $100,000 each, and might entail the expense of tearing up pavement to lay conduit.

PALM BEACH COUNTY (CBS12) — During Hurricane Wilma in October 2005, power outages made it difficult for people to get gas at the pump. But gas stations are better prepared this time around ...

Whether the gas station has been in business for years or is a new and upcoming gas station, I believe owners need to get more creative about getting their business back to normalcy.