LYNN — Commuters in the city can now charge their electric cars and hop on a ferry, all from the convenience of the EDIC Pier.
The city has installed five dual-port chargers at the Lynn Ferry Terminal, located at 379 Blossom Street Ext. The area around the pier includes paved parking and a public boat ramp.
The Level 3 chargers use direct current (DC) energy, making them one of the fastest types. They are able to charge an electric vehicle’s battery most of the way in about an hour. With dual ports, 10 cars can charge their batteries at a time. The current cost is $0.31 per kilowatt-hour.
“We are excited to provide this option for those who may need to charge their vehicles,” Mayor Jared Nicholson said. “This is another example of the city working to reduce carbon emissions on our streets by enhancing transportation options for our residents and others, especially with the closure of the Sumner Tunnel.”
The addition of the chargers is another perk of the ferry program, which makes daily trips from Lynn to Long Wharf in Boston. There are five departure times on weekdays and six on weekends. The weekend schedule is new this year and service continues through Oct. 31. With the Sumner Tunnel closed again from July 5 to August 5, the ferry has become an increasingly popular means of transportation into Boston.
“The ferry is off to a great start this year and having these chargers will only increase its popularity,” EDIC Executive Director James Cowdell said. “We continue to try to maximize the use of the pier and the waterfront.”
While there are other electric-vehicle charging stations in Lynn, including at North Shore Community College, Stop & Shop, and car dealerships along the Lynnway, this is the first installation of chargers on city property and funded by the city.
