Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity, especially in Colorado. In 2025, one in four cars sold in Colorado was an EV, one of the highest adoption rates in the country.
As more drivers make the switch, we offer ways to help EV owners save money, use electricity more efficiently and take advantage of Energy Wise Rates while charging safely and responsibly.
Managed charging
Managed charging is a smart and easy way to align your EV charging with Energy Wise off‑peak rates, helping you manage your electric costs while reducing strain on the power grid.
We’ve partnered with Optiwatt to provide managed EV charging services free to our customers. You remain in control while Optiwatt ensures your car is charged and ready when you need it, prioritizing off‑peak hours[tooltip text="Weekdays before 5 p.m. and after 9 p.m., including weekends and holidays."] so you can maximize savings under Energy Wise Rates.
If you choose not to enroll in Optiwatt, there are still easy ways to charge your EV:
- In-vehicle scheduling: You can schedule charging through the vehicle’s infotainment system or via a mobile app. Choose the “ready by departure time” or "complete by" schedules to ensure the vehicle is fully charged when you need it.
- Smart EV home chargers: Shift charging away from on-peak hours.[tooltip text="Weekdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m."] Set the charger to start during off-peak hours, when electricity rates are lower.
Important note
If your vehicle or smart charger only offers a “start charging at” option, we recommend charging at a random time during off-peak hours. This helps reduce the risk of creating a secondary peak in demand.
Public charging
To expand our community’s EV charging network, we installed chargers at our facilities and on the first floor of the City Administration Building parking garage downtown.
- Conservation & Environmental Center
(Level 2 charger available 24 hours a day) - John Pinkerton Service Center
(Level 2 charger available Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) - Leon Young Service Center(Level 2 charger available 24 hours a day)
- City Administration Building Parking (DC fast charger available 24 hours a day)
To use a ChargePoint charger, you’ll need to create a ChargePoint account and then either use the mobile app or use the card that’s mailed to you to start a charging session.
Level 1 chargers
