Electric Vehicle Charging

Electric Vehicles in Cottage Grove

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important new transportation option. By utilizing electric power instead of gasoline or diesel fuel, EVs are another means for reaching city goals for reducing community fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Cottage Grove and Pacific Power have partnered to bring public electric vehicle charging stations to Cottage Grove. This partnership with Pacific Power was the key to the City’s ability to install chargers at two city-owned locations in the downtown area.

Public Charging Stations

EV drivers can park and charge their vehicles at several City of Cottage Grove parking facilities (EV charging station map Opens a New Window. ) including:

Downtown City Parking Lot across from City Hall; 415 E Main Street
City of Cottage Grove Library & Community Center Parking Lot, 700 E Gibbs Avenue

The rate for charging at City of Cottage Grove Parking Stations is $1.25 per hour. Click this link (https://www.plugshare.com/widget.html) to see if charging stations are available.

Installing a Charging Station at your Home

If you are thinking about installing a charging station at your home you should check with an electrical contractor to make sure you have the necessary electrical service and circuitry. Electrical permits may be required in order to grade your electrical service, install the special circuit and install an outlet made specifically for electric vehicles. You can contact the Building Department to get more information on getting a permit.

Other Resources

To learn more about EV basics, charging options and how to get EV ready visit Pacific Power. (https://www.pacificpower.net/savings-energy-choices/electric-vehicles.html)

EV Charging Station Use Data

The City will share EV charging use information monthly as a benefit to individuals and organizations interested EV charging facility use and resources. The excel files are at the bottom of this page.