‘It shouldn’t be free’: In Grand Junction, EV owners will pay at city-owned charging stations
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Electric vehicle operators will no longer have a free ride from the City of Grand Junction.
City Council unanimously supported the implementation of a fee structure Wednesday, similar to fees implemented by some other local governments to cover public expenses related to charging stations.
“I used one of the EV charging apps and there are 40 some odd places in town where you can charge for free,” said City Councilman Scott Beilfuss, also indicating he didn’t support a free-use structure.
The proposed rates are comparable to what a gas or diesel-powered vehicle owner might expect to pay for metered parking, City Manager Greg Caton said.
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