The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has recognized the Collegiate Peak Byway as an Electrified Byway. It is considered to be electrified based on the direct current, fast charging locations in Buena Vista, and Salida for electric-powered cars.
That is good news for tourists setting out to explore this scenic mountain valley. These two locations effectively cover the entirety of the Byway, so a traveler is never more than 50 miles from a fast-charging station.
CDOT explained that the presence of destination-based Level Two charging in both areas is encouraging and the addition of more Level Two chargers in other communities along U.S. 285, U.S. 24, U.S. 50 and SH291 will further strengthen the network. A Level Two charging unit is a specific charging unit that is generally mounted on a wall. The units possess a nominal 240 charging volts and 40 Amp circuit.
Image courtesy of CDOT.
Salida currently has seven charging stations in the following locations:
- 307 West Sackett Avenue, Salida, Colorado 81201
- 448 East First Street, Salida, Colorado 81201
- 144A County Road 105, Salida, CO 81201
- 334 County Road 105, Salida, CO 81201
- 406-1/2 West Rainbow Boulevard (U.S. Hwy 50), Salida, Colorado 81201
Poncha Springs also has a charging station located at 6250 U.S. Hwy 285, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
Buena Vista has three charging stations located at:
- 912 South Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- 717 East Main Street, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
- South Railroad Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
The Colorado Tourism Office has started developing campaign concepts and promotional materials to help brand and advertise the electrified byways as they come online.
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