NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE NORTH MPP JILL DUNLOP
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Ontario is building nine new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Simcoe North.
This marks a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV 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 EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations will provide critical supporting infrastructure in communities across the province, including for EVs made right here in Ontario.
“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 Jill Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North. “I’m proud to announce the delivery of these nine new EV charging stations in Simcoe North 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:
- Washago Community Centre in Severn — four stations
- Walmart Midland — four stations
- Mac Lang Orillia Ram Jeep Dodge Chrysler (Orillia Dodge) — five stations
- Bayview Wildwood Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection — three stations
- Orillia, adjacent to 400 Memorial Ave. — three stations
- Penetanguishene Community Centre — three stations
- Penetanguishene Town Dock — four stations
- Coldwater Community Centre in Severn — three stations
- Severn municipal office — seven stations
“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.”
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