The big picture
The city installed four Super-Fast DC Fast Charging Level 3 chargers, the fastest currently publicly available, at the airport, city officials said in a Dec. 10 news release. The DCFC chargers can take most EVs from 20% to 80% in 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, six Level 2 chargers were installed at Imperial Park, providing a full charge over a couple hours.
“We set out to provide our customers and airport visitors with the very best in EV charging, which gives more drivers access to convenient charging, while visiting the airport or participating in recreational activities at the park,” Assistant Director of Aviation Ken Durbin said in the release.
The details
According to the release, both sites have several upgraded features, including:
- Solar or traditional canopies
- LED lighting
- High-speed internet
- Security cameras
- Digital kiosks offering local business information
- Curbside service options
Looking back
The chargers were initially approved in July, with City Council agreeing to a 10-year agreement with OnPoint for construction, operation and maintenance of the chargers.
The city had no capital investment in the $1.6 million project and will receive $215 per month per EV parking spot with a 3.5% increase per year. OnPoint will also pay the city a 10% utilization bonus for each station, with an annual utilization of at least 6%, according to agenda documents.
What’s next?
The city is planning on installing four more DCFC chargers at the airport in the coming weeks, with the ability to expand at Imperial Park as demand grows, per the release.
