Plugged in: Calgary adds 20 new EV charging stations at LRT lots, recreation centres

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The City of Calgary’s got EV owners all amped up with the addition of 20 new charging stations at various recreation and transit locations.

The $264,000 project is the city’s response to the growth in electric vehicle adoption, they said. It aligns with both the Electric Vehicle Strategy and Calgary’s climate plans.

The charging stations are located at the following Park and Ride lots: Chinook (2), Brentwood (2), Sirocco (4) and McKnight-Westwinds (2). They are also located at the following recreation centres: Southland Leisure Centre (2), Village Square Leisure Centre (2), Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre (2) and Vivo for Healthier Generations (4).

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