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It might not seem newsworthy for a site that typically covers national news, but every new public EV charger installation counts. Aspen, Colorado will be getting 14 new public EV chargers at seven new charging sites. The source says Aspen currently has 24 public EV charging “plugs,” so adding 14 is actually quite a boost. “Plug” here means charging port, but reporters use their own terms sometimes.
“I would like to see us move forward with this. Given the fuel crisis that we’re beginning to see … we’ll probably see a renewed interest in electric vehicles going forward,” said Mayor Rachael Richards.
“The cost of gas now, as Rachael just mentioned, is through the roof. With what we’ve seen here this winter … the move to electrification is imperative right now,” said Council Member John Doyle.
While there is a myth some believe that EV chargers “cost too much,” these particular 14 public chargers appear to be quite affordable. “The total expenditures, according to the report, are estimated at $217,297.08, including both the contract for the EV charging station facilities installations plus 15% contingency proposed.”
