Surrey unveils first fast-charging station for electric cars
Posted November 4, 2013 3:36 pm.
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SURREY (NEWS1130) – Surrey officially opened its first DC Fast Charge (DCFC) station today. DCFC is a relatively new technology that offers a quick charge solution for electric vehicles using a dedicated current.
Stations like the one unveiled Monday can fully charge an electric vehicle in less than 30 minutes, trimming hours off older chargers.
“The City of Surrey is committed to adopting progressive clean energy solutions,” said City of Surrey Mayor, Dianne Watts. “It’s a part of our larger commitment to sustainability, ensuring that we build the infrastructure to ensure a healthy future for our city.”
“DC Fast Charge technology makes it more convenient to operate electric vehicles,” said Councillor Bruce Hayne, Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee. “Providing access to this technology is essential to moving consumers away from fossil fuel reliance in favour of sustainable clean energy alternatives.”
The station is located at the Surrey Museum and will become part of the ‘Green Highway’ that extends from BC to California.
The Surrey Museum Station will be the first available charge point along the Green Highway when entering Canada from the US, and the last available charge point when leaving Canada to the US. The station is located at 17710 56A Ave, Surrey, BC.
