Students, faculty and staff may charge electric vehicles at charging stations located within their assigned parking permit zone. Visitors may use charging stations in visitor parking decks, including the Student Center Deck, North ten Hoor Deck, Level 2, Transportation Hub Deck and Capstone Deck.
| Parking Area/Deck | Location of the Charging Station | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Presidential Parking Deck | Level 1 on the west wall of the garage. *Reserved Access Only* |
| 2. | Riverside Parking Deck | Level 2 of the deck on the east end by the entrance. |
| 3. | Northeast Commuter Lot | Located in the Northwest corner of the parking lot. |
| 4. | Transportation Hub Deck | On ramp approaching Level 2 of the deck. |
| 5. | Aquatic Center Lot | North side of the parking lot on the South side of the Aquatic center building. |
| 6. | Magnolia Parking Deck | Level 1 of deck on the South West corner on the interior wall. |
| 7. | Stadium Drive Parking Deck | Level 1 East side wall |
| 8. | Student Center Parking Deck | Level 2 North East corner. |
| 9. | Ridgecrest Parking Deck | Level 1 on the interior drive lane. |
| 10. | Capstone Parking Deck | Level 1 on the Southeast corner |
| 11. | Tutwiler Parking Deck | Level 1 on the South East corner. |
| 12. | North ten Hoor Deck | Level 1 South side wall |
| 13. | Kirkbride Lot | North side of the parking lot. |
| 14. | Flint River Lot | South side of the parking lot. |
Charging Station Instructions
Connect
Connect the Hybrid Charge System Electronic Vehicle Supply Equipment (HCS EVSE) to the vehicle with the SAE J1772 connector.
Charge
Once charging begins, the front-panel indicator light will turn green. Charging sessions are limited to four hours, and vehicles connected longer may receive a $25 fine.
Complete
When charging is complete, return the charging cord to its proper position.
Indicator Lights
Yellow: Power; Power is available at the charging station.
Green: Charging; The vehicle is connected and charging.
Red: Fault; The charging station is not communicating with the vehicles correctly, or a safety issues has been detected.
Find Additional Charging Stations
PlugShare
PlugShare can help drivers find additional electric vehicle charging stations in the Tuscaloosa area. Users can search by location, view nearby charging stations on a map and get directions. The PlugShare app is also available through the App Store and Google Play.