Here is a detailed overview of affordable electric vehicle charging locations in Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado:

Colorado Springs

Citadel Crossing – 517 N Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 – (719) 520-9901 – Offers free EV charging stations in the parking lot for customers.

Chapel Hills Mall – 1710 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 – (719) 522-0511 – Provides free charging in the parking garage via ChargePoint stations.

King Soopers #104 – 3400 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 – (719) 573-9066 – Has two ChargePoint charging stations available for free customer use.

Penrose Library – 20 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 – (719) 531-6333 – Offers two free Level 2 EV charging stations available for public use.

Colorado College – 1803 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 – Multiple free charging stations available in various campus parking lots.

The Broadmoor – 1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 – (855) 634-7711 – Upscale hotel with two free Tesla charging stations and two ChargePoint stations for patron use.

Garden of the Gods Visitor Center – 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 – (719) 219-0108 – Free public EV charging station available in the parking lot.

Patty Jewett Golf Course – 900 E Espanola St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 – (719) 385-6950 – Offers a free EV charging station in the clubhouse parking area.

Colorado Springs Airport – 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80916 – (719) 550-1972 – Provides both short and long term parking with EV charging stations. Fee applies for parking.

Colorado Springs Utilities Parking Garage – 127 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 – Two ChargePoint stations available with free 1-hour sessions.

Pioneers Museum – 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 – (719) 385-5990 – Free EV charging spot located in the museum’s parking lot.

North Cheyenne Cañon Park – 2120 S Cheyenne Cañon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 – (719) 578-6367 – Offers free charging station in the main parking lot.

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site – 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 – (719) 578-6777 – Provides one free EV charging station in the visitor parking area.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center – 30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 – (719) 634-5581 – Has a free EV charging station available outside the main entrance.

First & Main Town Center – 2510 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 – Retail center with free Volta charging stations.

University Village Colorado – 4705 N Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 – Outdoor shopping center with free ChargePoint stations.

Denver

Park Meadows Mall – 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124 – (303) 799-4900 – Provides free EV charging in the parking garages.

IKEA Centennial – 10100 E Costilla Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 – (303) 792-1600 – Store offers free EV charging stations for customers.

Denver Botanic Gardens – 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206 – (720) 865-3500 – Offers free charging stations in the parking garage.

REI Denver Flagship Store – 1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202 – (303) 756-3100 – Retail store provides free EV charging for customers.

Denver Zoo – 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205 – (720) 337-1400 – EV charging stations available in Zoo parking lots. Fee for parking applies.

Cherry Creek – 3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80206 – (303) 388-3900 – Multiple free charging stations in parking garage.

Whole Foods Market locations – Various around Denver – Offer free EV charging for customers.

Sports Authority Field at Mile High – 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204 – (720) 258-3000 – On site EV charging stations available. Parking fees apply.

The Outlets at Castle Rock – 5050 Factory Shops Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80108 – (720) 733-8900 – Free charging stations provided.

Flatiron Crossing Mall – 1 W Flatiron Crossing Dr, Broomfield, CO 80021 – (720) 887-7467 – Free EV charging in parking garages.

The Shops at Northfield – 8340 Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238 – Volta charging stations available.

Parkway Garages – Around downtown Denver – Low cost hourly EV charging available.

Denver Public Library locations – Throughout city – Offer free EV charging stations at many branches.

Regis University – 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80221 – (303) 458-4000 – Provides free campus charging stations.

Red Rocks Community College – 13300 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228 – Charging stations available.

Jefferson County Government Center- 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80419 – Free public charging outside building.

CenturyLink Field parking lot – 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204 – Pay per use EV charging option.

Broncos Stadium parking areas – 1701 Mile High Stadium Cir, Denver, CO 80204 – EV charging stations available for fee.

Breckenridge Ski Resort – 1599 Ski Hill Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424 – Free Tesla destination charging onsite. About 1.5 hours from Denver.

These locations provide a wide selection of free and affordable charging stations located at retail centers, garages, libraries, colleges, attractions and other spots around Colorado Springs and Denver. Apps like PlugShare can further assist in finding stations. Let me know if you would like me to expand on any part of this overview.