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British Columbia Reopens Funding for Public EV Fast Chargers
The Government of British Columbia is investing again in public fast charging—and the latest funding window is officially open. Applications are due by June 20, 2025, so now is the time to get your project moving. Contact Hypercharge today to get a head start on your project. The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is back with a new round of funding to expand British Columbia’s network of public DC fast chargers. Whether you’re a business, municipality, or Indigenous community, this is...
EV Market 2024 Recap: Best Sellers, Statistics, and Outlook
Two things you could count on in 2024: headlines declaring that sales of electric vehicles are shrinking and data that says otherwise. In fact, global sales of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) reached new heights, including record growth in Canada and all-time-high total sales in the United States.Canadian EV Sales: Record GrowthIn Canada, ZEVs steadily increased their market share throughout 2024, hitting 15.4% of all new vehicle registrations by year-end, according to S&P Global Mobility....
Vancouver EV Charging Requirements for Gas Stations and Parking Lots
The City of Vancouver is rolling out updated business licence requirements for gas stations and commercial parking lots, aiming to increase the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the city. Starting January 2026, annual business licence fees will jump to $10,000 for these businesses that don’t meet the new charging standards. If you operate or manage a gas station or a parking lot with 60 or more stalls, here’s what you need to know to avoid higher fees and...
How Long Do EV Batteries Last?
What’s the life expectancy of an electric vehicle battery? It seems like a simple enough question, but the EV industry has found it surprisingly challenging to answer, thanks to the relatively short time that EVs have been on the market and their rapidly evolving technology. Most experts agree that EV batteries lose roughly 2% of their capacity per year on average—meaning that batteries store less and less energy over time. While a typical EV battery warranty covers eight years or 160,000...
How to Maximize Your EV Driving Range
Range anxiety is one of the most persistent deterrents to purchasing an electric vehicle for the first time. It can be triggered by the fear an EV will run out of juice before reaching a destination or a more general concern about lack of charging opportunities. While charging infrastructure still has plenty of room to grow, the expansion of charging networks combined with advances in vehicle technology have made range anxiety more of a perception problem. In reality, driving range—the...
New Alberta EV Charging Funding for Businesses, Condos, and Municipalities
Alberta is making it easier for businesses, municipalities, and condominium corporations to invest in EV charging infrastructure with the launch of a new funding program. Administered by Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP) opened for applications on February 5, 2025, offering $1.7 million in funding to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargers. This initiative, funded by Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle...
Top 5 Annoying Moments Every EV Driver Has Faced
Owning an electric vehicle comes with plenty of perks—lower fuel costs, reduced maintenance, and a quieter ride—but it’s not without its challenges. From ICE vehicles blocking chargers to the hassle of juggling apps, EV drivers encounter roadblocks that can make the charging experience frustrating. Fortunately, together with our industry peers, we’re working to tackle these common pain points. Here’s a look at some of the biggest EV charging challenges today—and what’s being done to solve...
Using Third-Party NACS Connectors on Tesla Vehicles
NACS connectors are unlocking new possibilities for EV drivers across North America. Hypercharge has begun offering these connectors on our range of Level 2 and DC fast charging stations, expanding convenient charging access and helping drivers stay on the move. When it comes to Level 2 charging stations, our NACS connectors works with every Tesla, so there’s no need to worry about compatibility for everyday charging at home or work. With NACS on DC fast charging stations, however, Tesla...
Hypercharge EV Glossary: Electric Vehicle Terms Explained
Don’t know a BEV from a ZEV? Feeling overwhelmed every time you see an electric vehicle performance metric, like “Le/100km” or “mi/kWh”? We’ve got you covered with this EV glossary of commonly used terms and specifications! Quick jump: EV Charging Electrical Vehicle Acronyms Specifications EV Charging Charging Port On an EV, a charging port is a socket that connects the vehicle to the charging station via a connector (plug) and cable. On a charging station, a charging port is the...