Aspen to introduce updated rates for charging stations
Ray K. Erku/The Aspen Times
Starting Jan. 1, the city of Aspen will introduce updated rates and policies for its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
These changes will apply to both Level 2 and Level 3 chargers, with new overstay fees designed to maximize the efficiency of Aspen’s EV charging infrastructure.
Aspen manages 15 EV charging stations across the city, including 11 Level 2 chargers and four Level 3 DC fast chargers, offering 25 plugs. Key updates effective in the new year include:
- Level 2 charging rates will increase to 30 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
- Level 3 (fast charging) rates will rise to 60 cents per kWh.
To encourage timely use of chargers, overstay fees will also be introduced:
- Level 2 chargers: A fee of 25 cents per minute will apply after four hours of use.
- Level 3 chargers: A fee of 25 cents per minute will apply after two hours of use.
- Overstay fees will not apply overnight from midnight to 8 a.m.
These updates include any applicable parking fees at EV charging locations. The city advises drivers to plan their charging sessions accordingly. For more information, visit aspen.gov/919/Electric-Vehicles.
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