Visitors driving electric vehicles on Sanibel and Captiva will now have a place to charge their cars while staying on the island. Planned since before Hurricane Ian struck the island in September 2022, the charging station with two plug-ins was installed at no cost at the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce.
National organization Chambers for Innovation & Clean Energy and Florida-based Optimus Energy Solutions provided and installed the charging station. Two parking spots on the right side at the back of the chamber parking lot are designated for EV charging, open 24 hours daily. Users can pay at the station by credit card or with the ChargePoint app.
The charger is part of a program developed by CICE to help chambers and their members have access to EV chargers throughout Florida.
Optimus Energy Solutions will manage and maintain the charger over the next 10 years.
