Six EV Chargers That Offer Free Charging In North Carolina - CleanTechnica

Waynesville, North Carolina, has installed six new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the Waynesville Recreation Park tennis courts, offering free charging to the public. This initiative aligns with the town’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as stated by William Hite, the town’s environmental sustainability chairman. The chargers, likely using CCS1 or J1772 connectors, support local efforts to reduce transportation-related pollution, which is the largest source of emissions in Western North Carolina. Council Member Chuck Dickson emphasized the benefits of EV adoption, noting that most people who switch to electric vehicles do not revert to gasoline-powered cars. The chargers, costing about $700 each and donated by Hite, were installed at a total town expense of under $20,000 after accounting for a federal tax credit. These Level 2 chargers provide roughly 30–40 miles of driving range per hour of charging, making them ideal for visitors engaging in recreational activities at the park, such