ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), and the Colorado Energy Office announced the completion of six fast charging corridors across the state.
In total, 33 DC fast charging sites offering more than 80 charging ports are now available to EV drivers along highways across Colorado.
The initiative was made possible by ten million dollars in state funding and more than two million dollars in contributions from private and local government partners.
“This project is a testament to the leadership we’re seeing across the country at a state level to accelerate the build out of a robust charging network for all EV drivers,” says Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint.
He contonues: “Public-private partnerships such as our relationship with the Colorado Energy Office continue to play a critical role in building out charging infrastructure. Together, we are ensuring drivers across the state are able to charge quickly at convenient locations.”
According to the Colorado Energy Office, the project has doubled the coverage of corridor DC fast charging in Colorado.
Before the start of this project in 2019, 40% of highway corridors were within 30 miles of a fast charger.
Upon completion, up to nearly 80% are within 30 miles of a fast charger.
Investments through programs such as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will continue being made, complementing the state’s efforts to deploy more charging infrastructure.
Additionally, the Colorado Energy Office recently reported that Colorado is first in the nation for market share of new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, so the infrastructure is anticipated to be utilized heavily from day one.
“Colorado is leading the nation in EV sales and making EV travel more affordable and convenient for everyone. Colorado’s growing network of charging stations allows EV owners to travel with confidence knowing that there will be a place to get a quick charge at the store, going to and from work, or traveling across the state,” states Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
“Our partnership with ChargePoint to install 33 fast chargers across the state was essential to help establish a foundation for Colorado’s public EV fast-charging network,” indicates Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor.
He adds: “With convenient access to charging along our major transportation routes Coloradans can now drive across the state in an electric vehicle, from the north to the south and the east to the west.”
These charging sites enable fast, reliable charging strategically located along the state’s major highways, including Highway 40, I-70, Highway 50, Highway 550 and other key travel corridors.
Locations range from convenience stores to local visitor centers to meet the needs and entertainment of drivers who are charging.
Drivers can find the location of charging sites on the ChargePoint mobile app or website.
