If you have an electric vehicle (EV) in the Venice, Florida, area, you'll be pleased to know there are several places to charge your battery. With most of these locations, you can entertain yourself while waiting to fully charge your vehicle and get on the road again. Our team at Sunset Cadillac of Venice compiled this list of EV charging stations so you don't have to do the research yourself.
What Is an EV and Why Should I Drive One?
An EV is a type of car, SUV, truck, or minivan that uses no gasoline or diesel and is powered by one or two electric motors. The motors get power from specialized EV batteries located within the vehicle. Most major automakers now offer an EV in their lineup, including Cadillac. The three EVs Cadillac makes are the CELESTIQ hatchback, the LYRIQ SUV, and the full-size ESCALADE IQ SUV.People buy EVs because they have zero emissions, use no fossil fuels, and have a lower carbon footprint. As you won't be buying fuel at a gas station, you'll save money on fuel. And as electric motors have fewer moving parts and never require oil changes, you'll also save money on maintenance and service. Depending on the state and local regulations, you may even get tax credits for driving an EV.
How Do I Charge My EV?
You can use at-home charging systems that our staff can help you set up and explain how to use, or you can utilize various public charging stations. Using a public charging station beyond charging your EV at home helps extend your driving range. Most public EV charging stations use DC fast charging systems that provide about 10 to 20 miles of driving range per minute. To charge your EV, find the location of the charging port on your vehicle, and follow the instructions provided both in your vehicle's owners manual and at the public charging station.
There are several local places in the Venice area where you can charge your EV.
The Venice Public Safety Complex
The Venice Public Safety Complex houses the new police station, a community meeting space, a workout area, and training rooms. This new facility also has evidence storage, media briefing rooms, digital evidence processing, and police vehicle maintenance and inspection bays. Anyone visiting the Venice Public Safety Complex can use the two public charging stations. You'll find this facility at 1575 E. Venice Ave.
Venice City Hall
If you have business at the Venice City Hall, you'll find two Level 2 charging stations there. Venice City Hall is located at 401 W. Venice Ave and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Centennial Park
Enjoy getting fresh air and sunshine while charging your EV when you use the Centennial Park charging stations at 200 W. Venice Ave. This local park has two free charging stations, which you can access 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You'll need approval to charge at Centennial Park from the ChargePoint app with your address and license plate number. You'll find the charging stations in the parking lot in front of the Gazebo. Keep in mind that Centennial Park has a three-hour parking limit.
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library
You can enjoy reading books, lounging in comfortable chairs, or working on your computer while you charge your EV at the William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library at 300 Nokomis Ave. S. You'll find two charging stations on the south side of the parking lot. This library is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sharky's on the Pier
Enjoy dining while charging your EV when you take a trip to Sharky's on the Pier. You'll find four EV charging stations, two golf cart charging stations, and a vast array of solar panels that Sharky's on the Pier uses for energy production. This is a great place to charge your EV, as you can sip on a beverage or eat a local seafood meal while charging your car at the same time. Once you plug your EV in, simply stroll down the pier, sit at your table, and enjoy gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico.
You can find Sharky's on the Pier at 1600 Harbor Drive S., and their opening hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Venice Beach Villas
If you're on vacation at Venice Beach Villas, you can charge your EV there. As the only EV charging stations on Venice Island, this establishment provides complimentary charging stations located on the first four parking lots on the property. Enjoy all the amenities of Venice Beach Villas while vacationing on Venice Island and keep your EV charged when you want to explore other parts of the area.
Holiday Inn Express Venice
You can charge your EV while staying at the Holiday Inn Express Venice at 380 Commercial Court. This hotel offers two charging stations with a minimal fee, which are open to the public and powered by Jule Power.
Are You Ready To Drive a New EV?
If you're living in the Venice area, you're blessed to have many places to charge your EV. If you're looking to get a new EV Cadillac, such as the CELESTIQ, LYRIQ, or the mighty ESCALADE IQ, contact us at Sunset Cadillac of Venice to learn more about these vehicles and schedule a test drive. We invite you to browse our inventory of new Cadillacs to see what we have to offer. Once you find the perfect vehicle to fit your luxurious lifestyle, our finance team will find an auto loan quickly so you can drive your new Cadillac home.
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