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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.

Group shot of ZEVAI recipients at the EV & Charging Expo 2023

NRCan awards $5.9 million to 28 organizations for ZEV awareness projects, launches new ZEV info hub

As part of its ongoing efforts to “get the word out about EVs,” Natural Resources Canada announced the latest ZEVAI program funding recipients and the launch of a new ZEV Online Hub at the EV & Charging Expo 2023

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
May 17, 2023
5 minute read

Row of vehicles charging using FLO charger units

Canada Infrastructure Bank and FLO announce massive, four-year plan to install 2,000 DC fast charger ports

The plan hinges on a $220-million loan from the CIB, the first commitment out of its $500-million Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative, which was established last year

AddÉnergie FLO, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
April 26, 2023
2 minute read

Young woman charging an electric car at public charging station and pays using a mobile phone

Demystifying and incentivizing public EV charging with CIBC

The prospect of public charging can seem daunting to new EV drivers. CIBC is taking the uncertainty out of the experience and is pleased to offer a new program giving EV drivers more value for their dollar at the charging station

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Public EV Charging

Presented by CIBC
April 25, 2023
4 minute read

Lion 6 electric van charging in fronnt of Ikea store

Ikea Canada expands its EV charging footprint by 25 stations at five locations

With this expansion at stores in Ontario and Quebec, Ikea Canada now offers free EV charging at all 14 of its retail locations

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ontario, Public EV Charging, Quebec

Emma Jarratt
April 18, 2023
2 minute read

Walmart to build its own U.S. charging network, says it is “exploring” topic in Canada

The retail giant says it will set up chargers at thousands of Walmart locations across the U.S. at it’s namesake and subsidiary store locations

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, Public EV Charging

Emma Jarratt
April 12, 2023
2 minute read

Five drivers, one new EV: what each had to say about the EV driving experience

From seniors to young adults and committed combustion car owners to those open to an EV, Electric Autonomy gathered five “average” drivers to test out the EV driving experience in a new Polestar 2. This is what they had to say

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Polestar, Public EV Charging

Emma Jarratt
April 4, 2023
7 minute read

the Peace Tower in Parliament Hill at Ottawa in Canada

NRCan targets Indigenous-led EV charging and zero-emission vehicle awareness in two new calls for proposals

Projects will be funded through NRCan’s ZEVIP and ZEVAI programs, to promote access to electric vehicle charging and raising awareness about EVs and clean fuels in Indigenous communities

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Indigenous-led EV charging, Indigeous-led EV awareness, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
March 27, 2023
3 minute read

EV charging at a 7_Eleven 7Charge station

7-Eleven charging network launch puts spotlight on potential Canadian sites

First announced in 2021, the convenience chain’s 7Charge fast-charging network is now officially online in four U.S. states; Canadian sites are planned, with B.C. a likely beachhead

Public EV Charging

Brian Banks
March 23, 2023
2 minute read

EV driver survey finds significant drop in concerns about range and battery life after vehicle purchase

More than 16,000 EV drivers in a Canadian Automobile Association survey are “extremely” satisfied; results make the case for more public education, myth-busting about electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles Canada, Public EV Charging, Research Reports

Brian Banks
March 22, 2023
2 minute read

Canada flag in charging electric car power supplier

Will Canada follow U.S. lead with new federal performance and reliability standards for EV chargers?

In response to queries from Electric Autonomy, Natural Resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s office reveals an openness — but no commitments — to altering the status quo

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

Brian Banks
March 15, 2023
5 minute read