Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Chargers in Niagara
November 12, 2024
Beamsville – Ontario is building 139 new Electric Vehicle charging stations in Niagara. This marks a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to Electric Vehicle chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing Electric Vehicle and Electric Vehicle battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations will provide critical supporting infrastructure in communities across the province, including for Electric Vehicles made right here in Ontario.
“For Electric Vehicle drivers finding a charging station that is 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 Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West.
“I am proud to be delivering 139 new Electric Vehicle charging stations in Niagara to make life easier and more convenient for drivers.”
These new chargers, part of the government’s $63 million Electric Vehicle ChargeON Program Community Sites Stream, will be located in the following communities:
- Eighty-five new chargers in Niagara Falls;
- Thirty-five new chargers in St. Catharines;
- Seven new chargers in Port Colborne;
- Seven new chargers in Fort Erie;
- Four new chargers in Welland;
- Four new chargers in Beamsville.
“With more than 201,000 electric vehicles on the road in Ontario, we are putting shovels in the ground to build more charging stations and make life easier for drivers,” said Hon. 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 Electric Vehicle 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 Electric Vehicle 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 Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure is essential to ensuring drivers are confident in electric vehicles,” said Hon. 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.”