Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Six electric vehicle charging stations are currently available at Bowling Green State University’s campus. Please visit BGSU Parking Services Electric Vehicle Charging webpage for the latest information on pricing and parking policies.

Some Sustainability Benefits of EVs
  • Modern EVs can go 300-400 miles on a single charge
    • Comparable to an internal combustion engine (ICE) powered car on a single tank
  • Charging costs approximately $750/yr for electricity (rates may vary)
    • Compare to approximately $1,900/yr for gas-powered cars
  • 5 years of driving can equal upwards of $5,000 in fuel savings
    • EVs have the equivalent efficiency of 100-120 miles per gallon
  • EVs emit 0 grams of exhaust pollution while in use
    • That's no carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, soot, etc. from tailpipes
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Locations:

Lot A

Two ChargePoint Level 2 charging stations are off of East Wooster Street next to the Maurer Center for a total of four EV charging spaces.

Lot 20

J1772 charger to the east of the Stroh Center, and south of the Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Lot 20 is BGSU's free parking lot except for home football games and major events at the Stroh.

Lot E

J1772 charger next to the BGSU Heat Plant and railroad tracks, across the street from Bowen-Thompson Student Union on Thurstin Street

By providing these six charging stations on campus, in addition to the three stations in downtown Bowling Green, BGSU is supporting the electric vehicle (EV) market. Having nine available locations in BG to charge an EV will hopefully attract more to the area.     

BGSU EV Charging Quick Facts:
  • Parking is reserved for drivers who are actively charging their electric vehicles.
  • No special permits are required to park and charge regardless of the parking lot.
  • Parking space/meter is enforced 24/7 (including weekends and holidays).
  • Drivers only need to pay for the meter ($1.00/hour for first four hours; then $2.00/hour).
    • Lot A is credit card or Chargepoint app only.
    • Lot 20 and Lot E meters are quarter only.   
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Clean Fuels Ohio EV Promotional Video

Check out the video Clean Fuels Ohio created to highlight our community's EV stations!

EV Charging Station Users

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Darlene Petkwitz, a certified public accountant in Bowling Green, purchased a Think North America electric car. “It’s designed to be an urban car for short commutes, so it’s been great for zipping around the community,” she said.

Petkwitz loves the convenience of new charging stations around BGSU.“I not only have meetings on campus, but also enjoy events at the Stroh Center. I look forward to plugging in my car at the station, enjoying a great game, and then coming out to my car being fully charged.”

Collaborative Funding

The stations were paid for through a grant from Clean Fuels Ohio and the U.S. Department of Energy; the BGSU Student Green Initiatives Fund matched the amount of the grant, providing enough funding for the stations.

Updated: 06/01/2026 09:12PM