City Fee for EV Charging

What is happening? Longmont Colorado is considering a $1 hourly fee from people who charge their electric vehicles at publicly accessible city EV charging stations. The city says the annual revenue of $12,000 will cover the cost of operations.

Why is this important? Cities are looking for revenue. EV chargers fit that bill.

How will this be important? EV chargers and what types of fees can be associated with them are new and novel for local governments that are considering new fees.

Daily Times Caller via Governing | Fee May Be Required to Use Longmont’s EV Charging Stations