More Charging Stations In Newport

On November 7, the Newport City Council held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the

Newport City Hall for one of two recently installed electric vehicle charging stations. In

addition to the charging station at the Newport City Hall, another has been installed at the

Ernest Bloch Wayside. The new Blink level 2, dual port chargers are available to the public

at market rates. The city thanks the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce for assisting with

branding and the bridge illustrations on the pedestals of both chargers. This artistic

element is a plus to this important electric highway infrastructure.

Funding to install the chargers was provided by the Newport Urban Renewal

Agency. The Agency is also collaborating with the Oregon Coast Aquarium to bring

additional electric vehicle chargers online for visitors/guests to use in the coming months.

Questions regarding these electric vehicle charging stations may be directed to

Derrick Tokos, at 541.574.0626, or d.tokos@ewportoregon.gov.