South Tidewater News

Above: fast chargers, set adjacent to McIntire Road in the County Office Building parking lot

Above: standard chargers, set adjacent to McIntire Road in the County Office Building parking lot

Electric Vehicle Chargers are Ready to Energize!

We are excited to announce that Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers are active and ready to charge up to 9 cars simultaneously at the County Office Building off McIntire Road. The chargers are a pilot project in support of our Climate Action Plan. They represent a meaningful investment in the buildout of our community's electric vehicle infrastructure. 

Using the Chargers

• Use of the chargers is free during this pilot period.
• Download the ChargePoint app
• Find an available charger
• Activate the charger using the ChargePoint app
• Picture yourself charging and share (don't forget to tag us!) 

Quick Facts About the Chargers

• The total budget for the chargers is $344,496. The project was funded with a grant from Dominion Energy. The net cost to the County was approximately $100,000 for the construction and installation.
• There are 3 fast chargers that can charge 3 cars, and 3 standard charging stations that can charge a total of 6 cars simultaneously (2 each).
• The chargers will be used to charge County-owned fleet vehicles and are available to employees and the greater public for use anytime.