Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec EV Charging Stations Info

The city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Québec, Canada, has 58 public charging station ports (Level 2 and Level 3) within 15km. 83% of the ports are level 2 charging ports and 12% of the ports offer free charges for your electric car.

The city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu contributes to increase the service offer of public charging stations for electric vehicle drivers. In total, there are level 2 charging stations (240 volts) and level 3 charging stations (fast charging stations, DCFC) within 15km of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Amongst them, are free charging stations. To find out more about them, you are welcome to visit ChargeHub’s charging station map, available for iOS and Android.

In this way, electric vehicle drivers can complete a fast charge at one of the level 3 charging stations located in the P3 parking lot, behind the Cinéma Capitol, at 267 rue Champlain, and in Rona Ferronnerie Houle’s parking lot, at 85th avenue Conrad-Gosselin, near Highway 35. The latter represents an important stopover, as it is located in the Electric Corridor of Quebec to Vermont.

The municipality is located in the Montérégie region, where the electrification of transportation is well engaged (we find close to 25% of Quebec’s electric vehicles in Montérégie (2016)). Many networks, such as the Electric Circuit, FLO, Sun Country Highway and many more, power the charging stations located in the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Next, the municipality is also known for its International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. This great annual festival is the recipient of the Gold Award of the 2010 Grands Prix du tourisme québécois, and is the largest ever gathering of hot air balloons in Canada. You will see 125 hot air balloons from all over the world in the sky – this is a family event not to be missed!

As for a more easy-going nature outing, you can walk through the Christophe-Colomb Park, along the Richelieu River. This charming natural site is full of mature trees and offers a superb view on the river. This is also a site where many important events take place, such as Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu’s 350th anniversary in 2016.

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