The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is looking to install charging stations for electric cars.
The municipality acquired three stations from Tesla Motors, free of charge, and the remaining hurdle is to find a suitable installation location.
Mayor Al Raine said SPMRM is in discussions with Sun Peaks Resort LLP to locate the charging stations in one central location, close to services.
“That was a no-brainer at the council meeting. Let’s accept the offer and find a location,” Raine said. “I think the priority is to get them in a prominent position where it would be easy for the public to access them and use them.”
The stations will require space to park a vehicle and access to power. Installation of the three stations will also be free of charge, according to Raine.
Tesla’s Destination Charging program is rapidly expanding their network with a focus on hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and resorts.
“I see the need for charging stations everywhere I drive,” said Tesla owner Brock Nanson, who owns properties in Sun Peaks and Kamloops. “Something that’s lacking pretty much everywhere you go is charging infrastructure.”
Nanson said Tesla owners use interactive maps to see where charging stations are located before planning their trip. A quick check shows stations in Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Whistler, but not yet in Sun Peaks.
“I see Sun Peaks becoming a popular destination for Tesla owners if there’s charging facilities,” Nanson said.
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