Costa Rica’s state electricity company is expanding fast charging toward the Pacific coast. The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) announced on October 20, 2026 that it has opened a fast-charging station in Orotina with six chargers of 150 to 180 kW that can serve 12 vehicles at once. The investment was ₡550 million.
Key Takeaways
- ICE opened a six-charger fast hub in Orotina on October 20, 2026.
- Chargers deliver 150–180 kW and serve 12 vehicles at once.
- The station cost ₡550 million.
- ICE plans 121 fast and semi-fast chargers by the end of 2026.
Key Facts
- Location: ICE telephone exchange in Orotina, a gateway between the Central Valley and Pacific destinations.
- Equipment: six fast chargers, 150–180 kW, 12 vehicles simultaneously.
- Investment: ₡550 million.
- Amenities: restrooms, internet access and a café are planned.
- Network goal: 121 fast and semi-fast chargers nationwide by the end of 2026.
What Comes Next
ICE says the station supports travel to Garabito (Jacó), Quepos (Manuel Antonio), Osa (Uvita and Dominical) and Guanacaste. Planned projects include a new station in Ciudad Neily and more 21 kW chargers at tourist destinations and municipal centers. The Orotina site continues a plan that began in 2025 with a station in Alajuela.
What It Means
Tourism corridors need two layers of charging: fast hubs on the road and AC charging at hotels and attractions where visitors stay for hours. Hotels and tour operators in Costa Rica can add destination charging with three-phase AC units such as our EV-ACT3204PE 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) or the EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID), which offers two Type 2 connectors. Distributors in Central America can learn about our distributor program.
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