Hi,
Yesterday, Osoyoos City Council has approved the installation of eight Supercharger stations.
From the detailed city council report located here:
https://osoyoos.civicweb.net/FileSt...2 REG RPT Electric Vehicle Charging Stati.pdf
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As Osoyoos is located at the crossroads of Highways 3 and 97, it has been identified as a key link in the chain of electric vehicle charging stations within the province. With federal and provincial rebates being implemented recently, electric vehicles are increasingly becoming a viable option for personal vehicle ownership.
Tesla approached Town staff to identify a location within the community to install eight of their new supercharger stations. The municipal parking lot on 74th Avenue at 85th Street was identified as an ideal location, as it is currently under-utilized, sufficiently large enough to accommodate the charging stations, and within walking distance of Main Street, providing an opportunity for travelers to visit shops and restaurants while charging their vehicle.
In addition to the eight Tesla supercharger stations, Tesla has agreed to install four universal chargers at the site and an additional four universal chargers at another site in downtown, at their cost, to enable owners of non-Tesla electric vehicles to charge their vehicles, as well. The universal charging stations will have a similar charge time as the existing universal chargers at Gyro Park (2-6 hours). All construction and maintenance costs associated with the project will be paid by Tesla.
Next Steps
With Council’s approval, Tesla will begin site surveying in July, followed by installation of the charging stations later in summer.
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Yesterday, Osoyoos City Council has approved the installation of eight Supercharger stations.
From the detailed city council report located here:
https://osoyoos.civicweb.net/FileSt...2 REG RPT Electric Vehicle Charging Stati.pdf
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As Osoyoos is located at the crossroads of Highways 3 and 97, it has been identified as a key link in the chain of electric vehicle charging stations within the province. With federal and provincial rebates being implemented recently, electric vehicles are increasingly becoming a viable option for personal vehicle ownership.
Tesla approached Town staff to identify a location within the community to install eight of their new supercharger stations. The municipal parking lot on 74th Avenue at 85th Street was identified as an ideal location, as it is currently under-utilized, sufficiently large enough to accommodate the charging stations, and within walking distance of Main Street, providing an opportunity for travelers to visit shops and restaurants while charging their vehicle.
In addition to the eight Tesla supercharger stations, Tesla has agreed to install four universal chargers at the site and an additional four universal chargers at another site in downtown, at their cost, to enable owners of non-Tesla electric vehicles to charge their vehicles, as well. The universal charging stations will have a similar charge time as the existing universal chargers at Gyro Park (2-6 hours). All construction and maintenance costs associated with the project will be paid by Tesla.
Next Steps
With Council’s approval, Tesla will begin site surveying in July, followed by installation of the charging stations later in summer.
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