An eCharge Level 2 station at New River Beach Provincial Park in New River Beach, New Brunswick, another product of the province's 2018 parks initiative. The beach here faces the Bay of Fundy, with tidal pools, sea caves, and some of the highest tides in the world reshaping the shoreline twice a day. The nearest DC fast charging is in Lepreau, about 4 miles away, with eCharge stations. Saint John is also nearby, about 25 miles away, with eCharge stations. The combination of on-site Level 2 and a fast charger four miles down the road in Lepreau makes this Bay of Fundy park very doable for EV travelers.
NB Power eCharge Network Level 2 station. Confirmed in 2018 GNB provincial parks EV charging initiative announcement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, though not at your campsite. New River Beach Provincial Park has dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Bring your SAE J1772 adapter, since most park chargers aren't on the NACS Tesla plug style yet. The beach here faces the Bay of Fundy, with tidal pools, sea caves, and some of the highest tides in the world reshaping the shoreline twice a day.
New River Beach Provincial Park has dedicated EV charging stations rather than campsite-level hookups. Dedicated park chargers are typically Level 2 (J1772 connector), which is compatible with most EVs. Expect to add 20 to 30 miles of range per hour. The combination of on-site Level 2 and a fast charger four miles down the road in Lepreau makes this Bay of Fundy park very doable for EV travelers.
New River Beach Provincial Park has on-site EV charging stations, which may be all you need. But if you're looking for DC fast charging or need more power than the park's chargers provide, here's what's nearby. The nearest DC fast charging is in Lepreau, about 4 miles away, with eCharge. Beyond that, Saint John is about 25 miles away with eCharge. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
Mostly, yes. New River Beach Provincial Park doesn't allow charging at individual campsites, but they do have dedicated EV charging stations on the property. The beach here faces the Bay of Fundy, with tidal pools, sea caves, and some of the highest tides in the world reshaping the shoreline twice a day.
It depends. New River Beach Provincial Park has dedicated EV charging stations, but campsite charging is not allowed. Whether you can leave your vehicle at the charging station overnight depends on the park's specific rules. Ask at check-in to avoid any surprises. The combination of on-site Level 2 and a fast charger four miles down the road in Lepreau makes this Bay of Fundy park very doable for EV travelers.
New River Beach Provincial Park has dedicated EV charging stations on the property, though we don't have the exact count. Contact the park for current availability and whether reservations are needed.