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Leesburg installs first public EV chargers downtown; town sets per‑kWh and dwell fees
Summary
Town staff said two new on‑street electric vehicle chargers will be installed in a public parking area later this week; the charge schedule will be 20¢ per kilowatt‑hour plus a $2 per half‑hour dwell fee to discourage overstaying.
Town staff told the Environmental Advisory Commission the town’s first public electric‑vehicle charging stations will be installed this week behind the Colonial Inn (near the diner) and will be active once charging equipment is bolted in place.
Staff explained the fee structure: charging will cost 20 cents per kilowatt‑hour and there is a $2 per half‑hour dwell fee after charging completes to encourage drivers to move their vehicles. The town also plans EV ports in the public parking garage; garage activation requires restriping of stalls, which staff said is scheduled for this summer.
Staff said the penalty dwell fee is designed to improve turnover because drivers sometimes leave vehicles in charging stalls for long periods, blocking others. The town policy requires ADA‑accessible charging stalls when EV stations are added.
Why it matters: public charging availability can affect downtown visitation patterns and parking turnover; the fee structure balances access and turnover and will generate operating revenue to cover equipment costs and management.
Next steps: staff said the hardware will be installed this week and the restriping and garage chargers will follow; the commission had no formal action and asked staff to monitor use and enforcement.
Ending: Staff invited commissioners to report observed misuse or persistent overstaying after the chargers are activated.
