Raleigh ups electric car charging stations
With an increase of electric cars on the road, cities like Raleigh are adding more public charging stations.
Posted — UpdatedLast week, Raleigh put the final touches on its 29th charging station. Eighteen stations are already open to the public, mainly in downtown, and 11 are in place for city-owned vehicles. One of the public stations is even located in the WRAL-TV studio parking lot on Western Boulevard.
"Raleigh prides itself as being a city of innovation," Assistant City Manager Julian Prosser said Monday.
"We think the demand will increase, and I would not be surprised to see a significant increase," Prosser said.
For now, taxpayers are footing the bill for the electricity that drivers are using. Prosser said it's not a lot of money, but as more drivers use the stations, the city likely will start charging for them.
The city spent $125,000 for the charging stations. State and federal grants, as well as manufacturers' donations helped offset the rest of the costs.
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