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Published on
Thursday, October 22, 2026
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Electricity
Institute (ICE) has opened a new
fast-charging station in Orotina Canton,
Alajuela Province, expanding electric
vehicle infrastructure along a key
corridor linking the capital to the
Pacific Coast. Located next to ICE facilities in
downtown Orotina, the hub features
six dual-charging bays offering 150 to
180 kilowatts (kW) of power. Equipped with CCS1
and GB/T connectors, the high-capacity
facility can simultaneously recharge up
to 12 electric vehicles without loss of
performance or service interruptions,
according to utility officials.
The station also offers driver amenities, including restrooms, internet access, and a coffee shop. "We are strengthening the connectivity of the National Fast-Charging Network and providing greater convenience for travel throughout the country," ICE General Manager Verny Rojas said in a statement. The $1.2 million project was funded entirely through the state electricity provider's budget.
Officials
said the facility is designed to promote
electric mobility along popular tourist
routes, seamlessly connecting the Greater
Metropolitan Area with Pacific Coast
destinations.
The expansion
coincides with broader clean-energy
infrastructure developments in the
country. Costa Rica recently
announced $200 million in
investments for seven solar power
projects totaling roughly 170
megawatts. In related developments,
ICE recently opened the country's
first fast-charging station on the
Caribbean Coast capable of
simultaneously charging up to 12
electric vehicles, marking another step
in the expansion of the nation's
electric transportation infrastructure. ICE is Costa
Rica's state-owned utility responsible
for the country's electricity generation
and distribution, as well as its
telecommunications services.
Where
should Costa Rica install its next
electric vehicle fast-charging
station? We would
like to know
your thoughts
on this story.
Send
your comments
to news@amcostarica.com
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