Contributed by City of Oviedo
The City of Oviedo, in partnership with Duke Energy and Miller Electric, has recently completed upgrades to the electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Center Lake Park parking lot.
As part of the project, the old charging stations were removed, new conduits were installed, and the transformer next to the lift station was upgraded to support the enhanced system.
The two original chargers were replaced with upgraded units, each capable of charging two vehicles at once, doubling the previous capacity. The new chargers also feature a faster charging rate at 180 KW and convenient tap-to-pay technology.
“We are excited to have the new EV chargers in place for our residents and visitors to Oviedo on the Park,” said Recreation and Parks Director Paul Belden. “This will allow electric vehicle owners to visit our local restaurants and take a stroll around Center Lake Park while their vehicles charge. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
The chargers, transformer, and new parking lot markers were installed at no cost to the City. The only City expense was the replacement of three trees, funded through the existing “tree bank” program after one tree had to be removed during construction.
