EV Charging Fees at City Stations
Summary
Nine city EV chargers that are currently free cost the general fund over $100,000 a year in electricity — double what it was two years ago. The council signed a deal with Liberty Plugins to handle payments and will hold a public hearing to set the actual charging fee, with possible idle fees, resident discounts and senior rates on the table.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Electricity for the chargers will cost the general fund more than $100,000 this year; fees are meant to recover 100% of operating costs.
EV drivers who get reliable, managed charging, and general-fund taxpayers who stop subsidizing free charging.
EV drivers who currently charge for free will begin paying per-use fees once rates are set.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
The city will start charging for its nine free EV stations — $3.50/hour for residents, $4 for non-residents — with fines for cars that park without charging. Critics noted the program will still be subsidized and suggested exploring privatization; the Council will revisit in 18 months.
City Council Meeting - Jan 27, 2026
The annual parking update adds new restrictions, including four-hour EV-charging-only stalls in two downtown municipal lots and the Via Verde park-and-ride, plus school-day passenger loading zones near Shull Elementary.
City Council Meeting - Jan 13, 2026
Nine city EV chargers that are currently free cost the general fund over $100,000 a year in electricity — double what it was two years ago. The council signed a deal with Liberty Plugins to handle payments and will hold a public hearing to set the actual charging fee, with possible idle fees, resident discounts and senior rates on the table.
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