Town of Parachute - Rest Area
170 Green St, Parachute, CO 81623
- 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
Town of Parachute - Rest Area is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 170 Green St in Parachute, CO. 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
~24mi
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
- 170 Green St
Parachute, CO 81623 - Coordinates
- 39.45523, -108.05005
- Finding the chargers
- Green Street and Highway 6
- Hours
- 24/7
- Highway
- Hwy-6
- Phone
- 970-285-7630
- On site
- Restrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Town of Parachute - Rest Area?
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 Town of Parachute - Rest Area?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Town of Parachute - Rest Area have?
1 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Town of Parachute - Rest Area 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 62285. Last confirmed by the network on Jan 13, 2025; opened Jun 13, 2014.