USA: ChargePoint opens new United Power EV charging station
The company celebrated the opening of a new site in the cooperative’s network, the third open to the public.
ChargePoint and United Power celebrated the opening of its third public electric vehicle fast charging station with a ribbon cutting event last week. The newest charging station in the cooperative’s network is located at its Carbon Valley, Colorado, office along Interstate 25, just south of Longmont, and fills a 30-mile gap in available charging options between Thornton and Loveland.
“Nearly 5,000 United Power members own electric vehicles. We stand committed to strategically deploying a charging network capable of supporting our members and the thousands of others who commute daily throughout our territory,” said Mark A. Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Power.
The charging station at United Power’s Carbon Valley Service Centre is a 62.5 kW direct current fast charger available for anyone who has set up a ChargePoint account. Individuals may create an account using ChargePoint’s mobile app or an activation card available through the mail. The charging station was installed with the help of a grant from Tri-State Generation & Transmission.
“Our goal is making electric vehicle ownership more practical and accessible for more of our members, especially those who live in rural areas. We do that by considering the appropriate opportunities and the right programs that meet the needs of our members,” added Gabriel.
United Power has paid attention to the growing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle markets and rapid adoption of the technology among its members. The cooperative’s first charging station was installed at its Coal Creek office in 2019, and its second was added at Keenesburg’s Market Street Mart in 2021. These locations fill gaps where charging was previously unavailable and made EV ownership more feasible for rural members.
