Jul 26, 2021 - Business

Bentonville wants to put electric car charging stations at the airport

Alex Golden

The City Council will vote Tuesday night whether to allow two vehicle charging stations at the municipal airport, according to the council's agenda.

Why it matters: Interest in electric vehicles is taking off, and charging stations are becoming more necessary.

The city wants to get ahead of demand by installing charging stations now, city spokesperson Debbie Griffin tells Axios.

Details: BETA Technologies, the company providing the chargers, will pay for the installation and equipment and pay the city 10% of its margin (its revenue after its utility bills are paid).

Plans also include one plane charging station. Planes that need electric chargers do not yet use the municipal airport but will in the future, Griffin says.

Context: Bentonville's municipal airport on Southwest I Street sees more than typical air traffic. Thaden Field is home to the Louise restaurant and a flight school. There's even a swanky playground next to it.

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