In a move signaling a push towards sustainable infrastructure in its most remote territories, the first electric vehicle charging station has been launched in the Paratunka resort area on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. This development in the vast, sparsely populated Far East, a region renowned for its pristine wilderness and active volcanoes, underscores a growing focus on green solutions to support the country’s burgeoning domestic tourism industry.
The new station, located at the Laguna spa hotel, represents a significant step for electric mobility in one of the world’s most isolated regions. Developed by Kamengineering JSC, the facility is capable of charging up to four vehicles simultaneously with a maximum power output of 150 kW. The cost for users is set at 20.04 rubles (approximately $0.22) per kilowatt-hour, making modern, clean energy more accessible to visitors and residents alike.
According to the hotel’s management, the initiative is a cornerstone of a broader corporate philosophy centered on environmental responsibility. “Our concept is built on two main principles: ecological design and operation,” stated hotel director Elena Lassalle. She highlighted a range of existing green practices, from minimizing plastic waste by providing filtered tap water to recycling programs and using biodegradable amenities. “Our new project is the use of clean energy… for both the hotel’s operational needs and for our guests with electric vehicles,” Lassalle added, framing the station as a natural extension of their commitment.
While this is the first station for the popular Paratunka resort, it marks the fourth such facility in the wider Yelizovsky District of Kamchatka Krai. The gradual expansion of EV infrastructure in this strategically important region points to a larger trend of modernization and an effort to cultivate a more environmentally conscious image, aligning local development with global sustainability goals even at the furthest edges of the map.