Salem officials hope to add 14 charging stations to network City charges ahead on electric cars | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com Generally, the charging station will be placed so the cable can reach either of the two nearest parking spaces. Charging times are expected to range from one to three hours. Based on current electric rates and assuming an electric vehicle is charged for one hour, the electricity is expected to cost between 35 and 40 cents per charge, according to a staff report I sure hope the same butthead in my college dorm who'd leave his clothes in the communal, coin-op washing machines all day even though he was done washing by 9:00 AM doesn't get an EV.
