Electric vehicle charging station located in downtown Lafayette

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Posted: Nov 27, 2019 / 04:05 PM CST / Updated: Nov 27, 2019 / 04:05 PM CST

Lafayette has gone green just in time for the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Bayou Electric Vehicles unveiled a new electric car charging station in downtown Lafayette.

The charging station is located at 519 Pierce Street, across from the Lafayette Public library.

The charging station is available at an hourly rate.

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