New EV charging stations coming to Delaware

By Craig Anderson

Electric vehicle drivers will have more opportunity to charge up along Delaware roads with the installation of 14 fast-charging stations funded by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

Grants were awarded to several businesses and one municipality for the 14 sites, a news release said. The chargers will be accessible 24 hours a day for a fee.

The sites selected will be in downtown areas, shopping centers, hotels and traditional gas stations, providing both en-route and neighborhood charging opportunities.

The funding builds upon Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Programs, which include rebates for light-duty vehicles and Level 2 charging stations. The monies for the fast-charging stations come from the Environmental Mitigation Trust.

New Castle County locations include:

• Wawa, 2621 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont.
• ShopRite, 1600 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington.
• Shore Stop, 906 S. DuPont Highway, New Castle.
• Budget Inn, 3 Memorial Drive, New Castle.
• Candlewood Suites Newark South, 1101 S. College Ave.

Kent County locations include:

• City of Milford, 200 N. Front St.
• Comfort Suites, 1654 N. DuPont Highway, Dover.
• Quality Inn, 190 Stadium St., Smyrna.

Sussex County locations include:

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrington, 17271 S. DuPont Highway.
• Quality Inn & Suites Georgetown, 20530 DuPont Blvd.
• Comfort Suites, 23420 Sussex Highway, Seaford.
• Arby’s, 17719 Coastal Highway, Lewes.
• Gulf, 32919 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach.
• Arby’s, 28669 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro.