Peterborough-Kawartha to Install 40 Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas are building 40 new electric vehicle charging stations, announced on Tuesday.

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“For Electric Vehicle drivers, locating a nearby and accessible charging station can determine whether they enjoy a quick stop or face a lengthy detour that impacts their work, school, or family commitments,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “By enhancing access to public charging infrastructure and strategically placing chargers where they are most needed, we are promoting the adoption of EVs in Ontario.”

These new chargers, part of the government’s $63 million EV ChargeON Program Community Sites Stream, will be located at:

  • Four new chargers at Walmart Peterborough

  • Eleven new chargers at Miskin Law Community Complex

  • Four new chargers at 336 Lansdowne St. E

  • Eight new chargers at 1781 Lansdowne St. W

  • Four new chargers at Villa Wash & Esso Peterborough

  • Five new chargers at Peterborough Chrysler Ltd.

  • Four new chargers at the North Kawartha Community Centre, Apsley

“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 or a combination.

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 helps customers who use more electricity at night, including those who charge their electric vehicle, save up to $90 per year, according to the Ontario Government.

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