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SWTCH secures $37.4 million in Series B funding

Leveraging its largest-ever funding round, SWTCH aims to accelerate deployment of EV charging solutions in multi-residential buildings

Mehanaz Yakub

Apr 23, 2024

3 minute read

2024 EV charging networks report: Canada’s public charger installations up 33 per cent in 12 months

In an eventful year for public EV charging, Canada just broke the 27,000-charger mark — one of the highlights in Electric Autonomy’s annual tally of public EV charger installations, by network, in Canada

Emma Jarratt Mehanaz Yakub

Mar 7, 2024

19 minute read

How one Toronto condo got an EV charging retrofit job done — and done right

Installing and accessing EV charging in an existing multi-unit residential building is no easy feat. SWTCH shares a story that offers a blueprint for success

Presented by SWTCH

Oct 19, 2023

5 minute read

2023 EV charging networks report: Canada’s public charger installations grew 30 per cent since start of 2022

Canada’s public EV charging networks have broken the 20,000-charger mark — one of the highlights in Electric Autonomy Canada’s latest annual tally of public EV charger installations, by network, in Canada

Emma Jarratt Mehanaz Yakub

Mar 14, 2023

19 minute read

SWTCH Energy and Electric Circuit ink charging network roaming deal

The new agreement between SWTCH and Electric Circuit will enable electric vehicles users to access thousands more chargers at public sites and multi-tenant properties across Canada using one app

Mehanaz Yakub

Nov 23, 2022

3 minute read

SWTCH, Kite Mobility launch V2G pilot hosted at new Tridel-owned Toronto condo

To meet the challenges of increased energy demand, SWTCH Energy is partnering with Kite Mobility, using one of its rentable Nissan Leafs, to test V2G technology for the next two years at Tridel’s Bianca Condos in Toronto

Mehanaz Yakub

Oct 6, 2022

6 minute read

Canada’s EV charging networks grow, with fast charger installations up 39 per cent in 2021

Electric Autonomy Canada’s annual tally of Canada’s public EV charger installations and network buildouts shows faster growth in 2021, with a 39 per cent increase in DC fast chargers and 19 per cent charger growth overall

Kate Haycock Mehanaz Yakub

Mar 31, 2022

14 minute read

SWTCH Energy vehicle-to-grid pilot testing load management solutions

As multi-unit residential building owners face accommodating electric vehicle charging infrastructure, a new SWTCH vehicle-to-grid pilot is gathering data on the possibilities of a smart, bidirectional system

Presented by SWTCH

Nov 12, 2021

3 minute read

Behind the scenes: How one condo retrofitted EV charging stations

A novel approach in smart energy management behind the meter is making EV charging stations more viable in condos and multi-unit residential buildings. Here’s a case study on how one property manager and condo board approached the solution and got their building EV Ready

Presented by SWTCH

Mar 3, 2021

5 minute read

Canadian EV charging networks post double-digit growth since start of pandemic

You’re not just imagining it. There are more EV charging stations out there. Our latest tally of Canadian charging network deployments shows a 22 per cent increase in fast-charger installations since last March. Despite a rough 10 months, there are now fewer gaps in Canada’s EV infrastructure

Luke Sarabia

Feb 4, 2021

10 minute read