Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC
1700 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4
- Max power
- 50 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 2
- CCS1
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- See hours
- 8am-5pm M-F
Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is a DC fast-charging station run by Independent at 1700 Columbia Ave in Castlegar, BC. It has 2 charging ports with CCS1 connectors and delivers up to 50 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 8am-5pm M-F.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~76min
Range added in 15 minutes
~56km
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
CCS1
2 ports · 50 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 1700 Columbia Ave
Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 - Coordinates
- 49.30174, -117.65928
- Hours
- 8am-5pm M-F
- Phone
- 250-365-2155
- On site
- Restrooms
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC?
It delivers up to 50 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 76 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC have?
2 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 50 kW.
Is Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC open 24/7?
Listed hours: 8am-5pm M-F.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 220723. Last confirmed by the network on Sep 15, 2026; opened May 31, 2022.