Port Moody, BC Installs New Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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The City of Port Moody, British Columbia is making progress towards its Climate Action Plan by installing new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at key locations. The addition of public EV chargers aims to support community-wide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Mayor Meghan Lahti expressed gratitude for BC Hydro's investment in the city's infrastructure, citing the importance of making it easier for residents to switch to electric vehicles. The new charging stations are now accessible to EV drivers who have a BC Hydro EV account.

Key Takeaways:

  • The City of Port Moody has installed new EV charging infrastructure at two busy hubs: the Port Moody Recreation Complex and Inlet Park.
  • BC Hydro has installed four 180-kilowatt chargers and four Level 2 chargers at the Port Moody Recreation Complex, which can accommodate up to 12 electric vehicles.
  • The 180-kilowatt chargers offer dual charging or power sharing, allowing two customers to use the same charger at the same time.
  • Inlet Park has been equipped with nine Level 2 chargers, capable of accommodating nine electric vehicles.
  • Public chargers in Port Moody, including city-operated stations, can now accommodate up to 34 electric vehicles.
  • EV drivers will need a BC Hydro EV account to access the charging network and use the BC Hydro EV app.
  • BC Hydro operates the new charging stations, which are connected to their electric vehicle charging network.
  • The City of Port Moody's public charging stations have 13 ports in total.
  • Accounts and payments for city-operated charging stations are managed through the ChargePoint and Flo apps.

Statistics:

  • 8 new EV chargers have been installed at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (4 x 180-kW and 4 x Level 2).
  • 9 Level 2 chargers have been installed at Inlet Park.
  • The combined capacity of the new EV chargers can support up to 12 electric vehicles at the Port Moody Recreation Complex and 9 electric vehicles at Inlet Park.
  • Public chargers in Port Moody can now accommodate up to 34 electric vehicles.

Sources:

  • City of Port Moody news release.