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Public EV Charging

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News, insights and analysis on public EV charging, including charging infrastructure for Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers.

promotional image of charging infrastructure webinar with panelists' headshots and titles

Webinar: Installing 50,000 EV chargers by 2026

In this panel discussion, we will explore answers to some of the key hurdles for the roll out of 50,000 public EV chargers by 2026

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Charging Networks, Public EV Charging, Webinars

Mark Clarabut
June 28, 2022
2 minute read

empty parking space in parking garage with paint reading 'electric only charge station'

All in favour: Vancouver passes $10,000 gas-station-without-EV-chargers fee

After a round of public engagement and some debate about the merits of putting electric vehicle chargers at gas stations as well as parking lots, the case for accessibility won out and the policy passed with unanimous council support

British Columbia B.C., Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
June 1, 2022
6 minute read

Couche-Tard begins North American EV fast charger rollout, plans 200-site network by 2024

Already Norway’s leading public EV charging provider among fuel retailers, the Quebec-based convenience store giant says it will offer charging at 200 Circle K and Couche-Tard locations in Canada and the U.S. by 2024

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Charging Networks, Public EV Charging, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
May 25, 2022
3 minute read

NRCan opens new call for proposals to fund zero-emission public, on-street, multi-unit residential building or fleet refuelling infrastructure

The latest round of Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) funding will cover up to 50 per cent of project costs to a maximum of $5 million, with proposals open until August 11, says NRCan

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public EV Charging

Emma Jarratt
May 6, 2022
2 minute read

aerial view of Granville Island, Vancouver

Vancouver council to debate $10,000 license fee for gas stations that don’t offer EV charging

A Vancouver city staff report recommends the fee to boost the number of public EV charging locations in the city. The fee, which will apply to both gas stations and parking lots without EV chargers, would take effect in 2025

British Columbia B.C., Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
April 19, 2022
4 minute read

two public charging stations against large building

A Canadian EV charging network with a difference: community ownership

Non-profit Earth Day Canada is mounting a final push in its bid to raise $2 million in community bonds to help finance its EcoCharge high-speed EV charging network

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, New Brunswick, Public EV Charging

Josh Kozelj
April 5, 2022
4 minute read

two Electrify Canada charging station illuminate at night

Lucid and Electrify Canada partner on two year Plug and Charge deal for early buyers

Early reservation holders of the new Lucid Air will get free charging at Electrify Canada stations for two years through a Plug and Charge deal

Electric Vehicle Charging Networks, Ontario, Plug and Charge, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
March 28, 2022
4 minute read

view of the front of the legislative assembly building Toronto Canada

Ontario government commits its first public money — $91 million — to EV chargers

The funding will be used to finance DC fast charger and Level 2 charger installations across Ontario, with a portion of the money earmarked to bring EV chargers to rural communities

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Ontario, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
March 25, 2022
4 minute read

Oceanside side of Bella Bella community on Campbell Island, British Columbia

Indigenous Clean Energy launches program to finance EV charger installations in Indigenous communities

Over $300,000 in funding will help up to 20 Indigenous communities across Canada install electric vehicle chargers in a move that looks to bring more equity to the transition to electric mobility

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
March 23, 2022
6 minute read

Three Canadian utilities announce plans for a spate of public EV chargers

The announcements — one in Saskatchewan, two in Ontario — signal growing interest on the part of regional and provincial utilities to lead in the deployment of robust public charging services to support EV adoption

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Ontario, Public EV Charging, Saskatchewan, Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Mehanaz Yakub
March 2, 2022
4 minute read