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Construction Begins on Pasadena’s New EV Fast Charging Station

Published on Monday, June 21, 2021 | 9:47 am
 
Courtesy City of Pasadena

Construction was slated to begin Monday on a new electric vehicle fast charging station along the 110 Freeway in Pasadena, which is to include 26 chargers in a partnership between the city and Tesla.

The Arroyo Parkway Charging Depot station at the southwest corner of East Glenarm Street and the 110 Freeway is scheduled for completion in September, according to Pasadena Water and Power Assistant General Manager of Power Delivery Martin Moon. The station will feature 20 of Tesla’s latest generation of powerful chargers, along with six additional fast chargers.

The project follows the installation of another charging depot at the Marengo Parking Garage last year, which is among the largest in the nation.

“Pasadena Water and Power is installing six fast chargers and Tesla is installing 20, and they’re using their new powerful chargers, which are 250 kW instead of 72 kW, like Marengo. And we’re installing four of the six chargers that are 175 kW instead of 50 kW. So, these larger chargers will help accommodate the larger battery cars that are coming out now and in the near future,” said Moon.

“We thought it’s important to provide fast charging opportunities for customers, not only because Pasadena is a destination, but also it helps out those that live in apartments and don’t have access to charging, or they work in Pasadena,” Moon added. “So it’s a fantastic project to do that.”

Contractors Greenlots and Stantec are assisting with planning and engineering of the project.

Electric commuters should notice significant increases in charging speeds, compared with older charger models, Stantec said in a written statement.

“‘Fast chargers are high-power EV chargers that minimize charging time, getting drivers back on the road with at least an 80% charge in approximately 30 minutes or less,” the statement said.

As EVs grow in popularity, Pasadena is leading the charge to accommodate them, Stantec Project Manager Tom Ettinger said.

“More and more cities across the country are looking at ‘fast’ chargers, but I think it’s safe to say Pasadena is one of the leaders in this space,” Ettinger said. “We previously worked with the city and Tesla on the Marengo Charging Plaza, one of the largest public fast-charging stations in the nation. We’re excited to help deliver this new charging station to the city.”

The project is “another way Pasadena Water and Power supports our electric vehicle customers with clean transportation infrastructure,” Moon added.

“We are grateful for the support of our project partners Stantec, Greenlots and Tesla to help make this public charging facility a reality,” he said.

Related:

Council Votes to Install 20 Tesla Charging Stations

City Installs Nation’s Largest Public Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Plaza

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