The City of Dauphin has invested in a rapid charging station for electric vehicles, the first of its kind in the Parkland.
Justin Tokarchuk, ICT Manager with the City of Dauphin says the Level 3 DC Rapid Charger is compatible with the majority of electric vehicles.
“There are two standards on it that it supports. One of them is a combo connector and one’s a CHAdeMO connector. It’s kind of like two different competing standards right now. The broad range of vehicles are supported by both of these connectors, and if not, some of them have adaptors available.”
The charging station costs $20/hr to use, and vehicle owners must download the “FLO – EV Charging Network” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Tokarchuk adds that the city is also working to install an EV3 charger, capable of charging an empty vehicle up to 80% in about 30-45 minutes.
The City of Dauphin is thanking Fusion Credit Union, Dauphin Consumers Co-Op, John’s Electric Ltd., the Government of Canada, and the Province of Manitoba for funding the project.
