Island Savings
124 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T5
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 1
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Island Savings is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 124 McPhillips Ave in Salt Spring Island, BC. It has 1 charging port with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~39km
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~8.3hours
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
J1772
1 port · 7 kW
AC
The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.
Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 124 McPhillips Ave
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T5 - Coordinates
- 48.85290, -123.50108
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 250-537-5587
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Island Savings?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 7 kW, which adds roughly 24 miles of range per hour. It suits charging while you shop, work or stay overnight rather than a quick road-trip stop.
How much does it cost to charge at Island Savings?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Island Savings have?
1 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Island Savings open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 84472. Last confirmed by the network on Mar 5, 2020; opened Sep 15, 2015.