Ontario is building seven new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Clarington and Scugog.
“For EV drivers finding a charging station that’s close by and available can mean the difference between a quick stop and a time-consuming detour that takes time away from work, school or family,” said Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham. “I’m proud to be delivering seven new EV charging stations in Clarington and Scugog to make life easier and more convenient for drivers.”
These new chargers, part of the government’s $63 million EV ChargeON Program Community Sites Stream, will be located at:
- 4 new chargers at the Courtice Community Complex in Clarington
- 3 new chargers at the Tim Hortons and Ultramar Manchester in Port Perry
“With more than 201,000 electric vehicles on the road in Ontario, we’re putting shovels in the ground to build more charging stations and make life easier for drivers,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification. “That includes a focus on smaller and underserved communities across our province where we are providing more certainty for parents and workers during their commutes.”
Each new EV charging site will include Level 2 charging stations, Level 3 charging stations, or a combination of the two. The government has also launched a new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan and is exploring options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate to further support EV adoption and reduce emissions. The new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan is helping customers who use more electricity at night, including those who charge their electric vehicle, save up to $90 per year.
“Improving EV charging infrastructure is essential to ensuring drivers are confident in electric vehicles,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By focusing on smaller and medium-sized communities, we’re filling gaps in underserved areas to build a more connected charging network for everyone in Ontario.”
These stations are part of an Electric Vehicle Networking program delivered in partnership with the Region of Durham and surrounding local municipalities with funding support provided by the Federal Governments Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
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