La Cité de l'Énergie
1000 Av Melville, Shawinigan, QC G9N 6T9
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
La Cité de l'Énergie is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 1000 Av Melville in Shawinigan, QC. It has 2 charging ports 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
2 ports · 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
- 1000 Av Melville
Shawinigan, QC G9N 6T9 - Coordinates
- 46.53231, -72.75506
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 819-536-8516
- On site
- Restrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is La Cité de l'Énergie?
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 La Cité de l'Énergie?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does La Cité de l'Énergie have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is La Cité de l'Énergie 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 84419. Last confirmed by the network on Mar 30, 2026; opened Jun 15, 2015.