New Charging Station To Power Electric Vehicles In Havre de Grace

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — Electric vehicles have a new place to go in Havre de Grace. The city has installed an electric vehicle charging station at David Craig Park on North Union Avenue.

The device can charge two electric vehicles for $2 an hour and its presence is part of a larger strategy to make Havre de Grace more environmentally friendly.

"We are increasing tourism while at the same time encouraging green travel," Mayor William Martin said in a statement.

It takes an average of two hours to charge a battery-operated vehicle, and the park's location is within walking distance of the downtown business district, where people can visit shops and restaurants.

"“It’s a win-win for the city,” Martin said.

Other environmental initiatives include new recycling containers, LEDs, electric municipal vehicles and making all city buildings solar-powered. The charging station is also solar-powered.

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Pictured, level two CT 4000 ChargePoint Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at David Craig Park. Image courtesy of the City of Havre de Grace.