Electric Vehicles

Transportation accounts for over 25% of Durango’s greenhouse gas emissions. A shift to electric vehicles (EVs) alongside a reduction in single-occupancy vehicle use overall is key to achieving Durango's greenhouse gas emissions goals adopted by City Council.

EV CO for all your electric vehicle questions

The EV CO website is your one-stop-shop for information on purchasing, financial incentives, and how Colorado is ready for the EV revolution. Created by the Colorado Energy Office and supported by the Colorado Department of Transportation, EV CO is an electric vehicle (EV) education and information resource for Coloradans.

  1. EV Charging in Durango
  2. Home EV Charging
  3. E-Bikes
  4. EV Readiness Planning

DC Fast Charge 1Public EV Charging

The City of Durango owns and operates several publicly available charging stations for your EV driving convenience! Please be respectful of all posted information and parking rules, and please move your vehicle once you have finished charging.

Publicly available charging stations are also available at many businesses and organizations in town and throughout the region. The free open-source website plugshare.com is an excellent resource for finding EV charging stations. 

Instructions on how to use ChargePoint stations can be found at ChargePoint.com/drivers.

For more information on the differences between charging stations levels, visit our Electric Vehicle FAQ.

Charging Station Rules, Prices, and Locations

  • Pricing varies by station level and may be subject to change. Be sure to check the station displays and signage to confirm rates and rules.
  • Electric vehicles do not require parking permits when actively charging at any City of Durango stations.
  • Please obey signs indicate active EV charging only - cars (of any type) parked in charging station spots that are not plugged in may be ticketed. 

Level-2 Stations

  • Six level-2 charging station spots are available for public use at Durango Transit Center, 250 W 8th St.
  • $0.10 per kWh, with a minimum of $1.00 per session.
  • $2.00 per hour idle fee will begin if a car is still plugged in 30 minutes after charging has completed. ChargePoint app users can set up notifications on their phones to be alerted when charging has completed.

DC Fast Charging (Level-3 Charging) Stations

  • Two level-3 DC fast charging station spots are available for public use at Durango Transit Center, 250 W 8th St.
  • $0.30 per kWh, with no minimum.
  • $0.50 per minute idle fee will begin if a car is still plugged in 10 minutes after charging has completed. ChargePoint app users can set up notifications on their phones to be alerted when charging has completed.

The DC Fast Charging stations were installed through a partnership between the city of Durango and La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). Funding was leveraged from the Colorado Energy Office and ChargePoint through a statewide Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Corridors program.

  1. What are considered "electric vehicles"?
  2. Where can I learn more about electric vehicles?
  3. How long does it take to charge an EV, and what’s the difference between level-1, level-2, and level-3 chargers?
  4. What are the different plug or connector types?
  5. Where can I charge my electric vehicle in Durango?
  6. How far can an EV travel on one charge?
  7. What types of vehicles can use the DC fast charging stations (level-3 stations) at the Transit Center?
  8. Are EVs affordable?
  9. How do winter conditions affect electric vehicles?
  10. Do electric vehicles really reduce emissions?
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