The first station, at city hall, was installed in 2015, with this one following in 2018. Both Level 2 chargers, they remain free to use, though that may not remain the case in the future. The full product name is the:
SMARTTWO EV CHARGER 6-30AMP240/208V RFID LOCKING. Commercial Car Charger.
Along Highway 3 in the Boundary, there are public charging stations in Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks and in Christina Lake. The Level 2 charges, such as the two in Grand Forks, are mostly free to use; the higher-power stations in Greenwood and Christina Lake cost $18 per hour but deliver a much quicker recharge. Where drivers are charged for Level 2 outlets, the rate is often between $1 and $2 per hour.
In September of 2020, when the chargers were vandalized and had to be replaced, the replacements had RFID card readers included, meaning that motorists must now pay for their electricity.