SEATTLE (AP) — Drivers of electric cars will soon be able to recharge at stations along Interstate 5 through Washington, part of a network of stations that would stretch along the West Coast.
Washington transportation officials have selected Monrovia, Calif.-based AeroVironment to install nine fast-charging stations along I-5 by the end of the year. The company is also installing eight stations along I-5 in Oregon in 2011.
Company officials say drivers will be able to fully charge electric vehicles in less than 30 minutes with level-3 DC fast-chargers, or in several hours with level-2 medium-speed chargers.
The stations will be located at retail stores, shopping malls, gas stations or travel centers with easy highway access.
