The Pontedera Installs Electric Car Charging Station

5/24/2010

The Pontedera condominium development is proud to be the first residential building in Seattle to include an electric car charging station. HomeSight, the developer of the Pontedera, firmly believes in creating opportunities for sustainable living. The Pontedera is emblematic of this philosophy. It was constructed using green building techniques, and designed to be energy efficient and easy to maintain. Located close to downtown and first hill jobs, it’s served by a major bus line, and is within walking distance to both the future Capitol Hill streetcar line, and station for the Link Light Rail East Link connecting downtown Seattle to the east side.

Including an electric car charging station is a logical extension of our move toward sustainable living. The fact that the Pontedera is Seattle’s first residential building with facilities to recharge electric cars shows how HomeSight is truly an industry leader. The Pontedera is using the ChargePoint charging station, manufactured by Coulomb Technologies, which can charge two vehicles simultaneously, and send the cars owner a text message when charging is complete. The charging stations will be accessed using a smart card which will automatically bill the user for the electricity used. Located in the parking garage of the Pontedera, ChargePoint is a convenient solution to The Pontedera owners who have or plan to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle.