Electric Vehicles

IMPORTANT UPDATE: PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS

Beginning February 16, 2026, all electric vehicles will be required to pay for parking in all residential areas in Aspen. 

This change supports the continued maintenance and accessibility of our residential neighborhoods. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as these updates take effect. If you have any questions or need further information, please contactthe  Parking Department. 

The City of Aspen envisions a future with drastically reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality.

11% of Aspen’s community greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to on-road vehicular transportation according to the 2020 community-wide GHG inventory.  In 2017, Aspen City Council formally adopted the 2017 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan which aims to increase the adoption rate of zero-emission electric vehicles by installing public electric vehicle (EV) charging, EV education and incentives, and leading by example with the City’s own fleet and operations. EV readiness is a key strategy to advance Aspen’s Climate Action Plan and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

With ample public transportation options (including RFTA, and WE-cycle) and infrastructure that supports active travel, we encourage you to walk, bike, take public transit, and carpool before using a personal vehicle. However, when driving a car is required, EVs are the best option to support Aspen’s environmental sustainability. This is especially true when EVs are charged on a low-carbon electric grid, such as the 100% renewably sourced Aspen Electric.

Our hope is to support you in your journey towards increased sustainability by providing you access to public EV charging stations and local EV education and incentives.

Costs for Charging

 The city of Aspen will implement changes to its electric vehicle (EV) charging rates and policies starting Jan. 1, 2025. The adjustments will affect both Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations and introduce new overstay fees which follow existing parking limits to encourage higher utilization of the city’s charging infrastructure. 

Aspen currently operates 15 EV charging stations across the city, including 11 Level 2 stations and 4 DC fast charging (Level 3) stations totaling 25 plugs. Beginning in the new year: 

• Level 2 charging rates will increase to $0.30 per kWh. 
• Level 3 (fast charging) rates will increase to $0.60 per kWh.

Additionally, overstay fees will apply as follows: 

• Level 2 stations: A fee of $0.25 per minute will be charged after four hours of use. 
• Level 3 stations: A fee of $0.25 per minute will be charged after two hours of use. 
• Overstay fees will not be applied between midnight and 8 a.m.

These changes are in addition to any applicable parking fees at charging locations.

Find a Charging Station

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are vehicles that operate on an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine that generates power by burning a mix of fuel and gases. The City of Aspen is committed to reducing greenhouse gases in our community and supports the use of EVs by offering charging stations throughout town. The EV Public Charging Infrastructure Master Plan outlines our recommendations for advancing Aspen's public charging infrastructure for the next five years. Charging stations are sites where EVs can receive a charge that contributes to the range the vehicle can drive. 

Use this map to find an EV charging station near you. You can visit the Alternative Fuels Data Center for the US Department of Energy's map of charging stations across the nation.