Elocity to implement its bi-directional EV charging solution in MURBs, fleet depots and commercial sites in Ontario with over $660,000 in funding from OVIN

A next-generation smart EV charging technology is receiving funding from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network to set up bi-directional charging in the province.

Elocity Technologies is an Ontario-based EV charging management solutions provider. It says it has a new product offering ideal for multi-unit residential buildings, fleet deports and commercial sites.

They are calling it HIEV-Nano.

“The HIEV-Nano project reinforces our leadership in smart EV charging and enhances our capacity to serve global markets,” says Sanjeev Singh, founder and CEO of Elocity, in a press release.

“Elocity is shaping the future of global EV charging with made-in-Ontario technology that addresses real-world EV charging challenges in grid-constrained areas.”

HIEV-Nano is being supported with $663,592 in funding from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). It is further boosted by $1,327,183 in funding from Elocity and its partners on the project.

What does HIEV-Nano do?

Elocity is partnering with Burlington Electricity Services Inc. (BESI) and Milton Energy & Generation Solutions Inc. (MEGS), initially, to deploy HIEV-Nano.

“Our distribution grid faces increasing demand and complexity that requires innovative solutions that can both enhance grid capacity and support the rapid adoption of electric vehicles,” says Angelo Gravina, general manager of BESI.

“This project addresses those challenges head-on by enabling fast, efficient vehicle charging while also providing reliable backup power – when needed.”

The technology is described as, “a next-generation multi-port, bi-directional EV charging system that seamlessly integrates solar energy, battery storage, and advanced grid interactions.”

Essentially acting as an ecosystem conductor, HIEV-Nano aims to harmonize EV draw on on the grid with supporting it.

Wider Ontario impact

While initially HIEV-Nano is to roll out in two communities, the goal is to expand across Ontario.

This means not only smarter, more efficient grid load management for EVs, it also means boosting Ontario jobs.

“The HIEV-Nano project will drive economic growth by creating engineering and manufacturing jobs in Ontario,” summarizes the press release.

“By integrating renewable energy and smart grid technologies, it will reduce peak electricity demand, cut emissions, and future-proof Ontario’s EV infrastructure.”