EV Charging Stations

EV charging at UVF is still a question mark

Forums and trip reports for Hewanorra (UVF) barely mention electric cars, which makes these EV Charging Stations next to the Main terminal stand out on the parking board. Official rates show $20.00 per day and $140.00 per week, putting it in line with standard on‑airport parking rather than premium pricing.

Signage lists the EV Charging Stations as being next to the terminal, with about a 5‑minute walk into the Main departures hall. That’s about as close as parking gets at UVF, so you’re not adding shuttle time or dealing with off‑site lots in the St Lucia heat.

The catch: frequent St Lucia flyers on forums like Flyertalk talk in detail about taxis and fuel, but not a word about plugging in at the airport. That strongly suggests these chargers are either new, lightly used, or not the standard North American connector most visitors expect. Treat the posted $140 weekly rate as payment for a close‑in parking spot first, and a charging solution second.

There’s no reliable data yet on charger speed, connector type, or uptime, and no user reports about time limits while plugged in. Plan as if you might need to arrive with enough battery to reach your hotel or a known public charger, even if the on‑airport unit works. Keep a backup plan for charging off‑site so a broken or incompatible unit doesn’t derail your trip.

Practical tip: before you commit to the $20/day rate, call your rental agency or hotel and ask what connector type they see at UVF and around the island; treat any on‑the‑ground confirmation as more reliable than the generic “EV Charging Stations” label.