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BC Hydro to nearly quadruple its EV charging network with $700 million provincial investment

Expansion will grow the utility’s network from 917 ports to 3,500 by 2035, with an added $18 million for the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program

Neil Vorano

Jul 23, 2026

3 minute read

Strong GHG emissions standard could yield Canada a $21-billion charging infrastructure investment: new brief

The Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council projects what charging investment opportunities could look like with the right set of policies behind them

Emma Jarratt

Jul 15, 2026

3 minute read

Canadian hotel operator to add 300 EV charging ports across 70 locations

Canadian EV drivers are getting some welcome news ahead of their summer road trip plans: new chargers at InnVest overnight stops

Emma Jarratt

Jun 2, 2026

2 minute read

Heavy-duty, high reward: Why Ontario must electrify Highway 401 for commercial trucking

Prioritizing charging infrastructure for MHDVs on Canada’s busiest freight corridor will insulate the supply chain from fuel shocks and save billions, writes Vision Mobility’s James Carter

James Carter

May 26, 2026

5 minute read

Canada earmarks $10.6 million for EV charging infrastructure, $1.1 million for education

The Federal government announces 1,600 new chargers, more Plug’n Drive support in multi-million dollar investment at the EV & Charging Expo 2026

Neil Vorano

Apr 9, 2026

3 minute read

kWh Summit: V2G is here, now we have to pull together to make it happen

Panel experts discuss the advances in strengthening the grid with EVs, but the next steps are collaboration and information

Neil Vorano

Apr 8, 2026

4 minute read

2026 EV charging network report: Steady progress in a transitioning industry

Canada’s public EV charging networks grew by 17.4 per cent year-over-year, led by a rapid 33.6 per cent growth in the number of DC Fast Charging stations, outpacing the rate of new Level 2 installations

Mehanaz Yakub

Apr 1, 2026

31 minute read

City permit processes must change to speed up EV charging infrastructure deployment

Construction is often held up at the municipal level with outdated requirements and different rules across Canada, says CCIC’s Scott Sharabura

Scott Sharabura

Mar 4, 2026

5 minute read

Ottawa announces $84.4 million investment for EV charging infrastructure

ZEVIP funding for 122 recipients and more than 8,000 chargers, with $7.2 million for 30 EV education projects, will complement the previously announced $1.5 billion in loans for Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative

Neil Vorano

Feb 11, 2026

3 minute read

Canada needs consistent, transparent EV charging pricing: report

Pollution Probe and Mobility Futures Lab data highlight frustrating differences in billing, costs and experience across the country

Neil Vorano

Jan 27, 2026

4 minute read