Published on Monday, September 1, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

The Electricity Institute (ICE) has opened the country’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging station, featuring six fast chargers and a suite of amenities, a milestone for advancing electric mobility in Costa Rica.

Located at the ICE facilities in Villa Bonita canton in Alajuela province, the station is reportedly the first of its kind in Central America, according to authorities. The facility includes state-of-the-art fast chargers for quicker, more efficient vehicle recharging, as well as a coffee shop and internet access, creating a fully integrated experience for EV users.

With the new station, ICE now operates 43 fast chargers nationwide. The institute plans to add six more in 2025 and at least ten in 2026 in locations including Liberia in Guanacaste; Guápiles and Puerto Viejo in Limón; Garabito, Palmar Norte, and Ciudad Neilly in Puntarenas; and San Pérez Zeledón in San José. These additions will further strengthen Costa Rica’s largest EV charging network.

“These investments align with our corporate strategy and sustainability goals,” said Marco Acuña, ICE president. “They reinforce our commitment to electrifying the economy, supporting the energy transition, reducing emissions, and strengthening our energy generation matrix.”

In related topics, ICE recently announced plans for Costa Rica to connect to a next-generation submarine cable system, which is expected to significantly boost the nation’s internet capacity and international connectivity.

Founded in 1949, ICE is Costa Rica’s state-owned electricity and telecommunications provider.

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