New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario

From: Natural Resources Canada

News release

March 9, 2022                                                   Aurora, Ontario                                        Natural Resources Canada

Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EV) in Ontario and across the country.

Today, Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $315,000 investment in Ivy Charging Network, a joint project between Hydro One Limited and Ontario Power Generation (OPG), to install 63 Level 2 EV chargers across Ontario.

Funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, all chargers have been available to Ontarians since December 2021. Hydro One Limited and OPG also contributed a combined investment of more than $340,000, bringing the total project cost to more than $650,000.

Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians. These investments are supporting the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play, while federal rebates of up to $5,000 are helping more Canadians make the switch to an EV.

These investments are yet another step in reaching Canada’s target of ensuring all new passenger vehicles sold in Canada are zero-emission by 2035. And just like investments in everything from clean technology to nature protection, today’s announcement is part of achieving Canada’s ambitious climate change goals that build a cleaner, healthier and affordable future for all Canadians.

Quotes

“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more accessible where Canadians live, work and play. Investing in more EV chargers, like the ones announced today in Ontario, will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals.”

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson

Minister of Natural Resources 

“By expanding our network to include Level-2 chargers, Ivy Charging is helping create a better and brighter future through a greener transportation sector while meeting the evolving energy needs of EV drivers today and in the future.”

Michael Kitchen

General Manager, Ivy Charging Network

“The Town of Aurora is excited to partner with Ivy Charging Network to bring more EV charging infrastructure to our community. These new charging stations will help accelerate the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles and alleviate “range anxiety” for residents and visitors. Our partnership with Ivy Charging Network is important in helping us achieve our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 in Aurora while creating a greener future for all.”

His Worship Tom Mrakas

Mayor, Town of Aurora

Quick facts

  • Transportation accounts for 25 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.

  • Investments in charging infrastructure made so far will result in more than 25,000 new chargers coast to coast. 

  • To date, over 130,000 Canadians and Canadian businesses have taken advantage of the federal incentive to purchase a zero-emission vehicle. 

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Contacts

Natural Resources Canada

Media Relations

343-292-6100

media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Ian Cameron

Director of Communications

Office of the Minister of Natural Resources

613-447-3488

Ian.Cameron@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

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