Saskatchewan municipalities, businesses, and community organizations now have access to $850,000 in new funding through the Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative (MEVi) to accelerate the installation of EV charging stations across the province. Delivered by Eco-West Canada in partnership with the Municipal Eco-Action Centre and partially funded by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), MEVi aims to significantly bolster the EV charging infrastructure network, addressing...
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Can British Columbia Rely Solely on Public EV Charging in 2025?
British Columbians are up to speed on the many benefits of making the switch to an electric vehicle, from reducing greenhouses gasses to saving on fuel and maintenance costs. In fact, nearly 23% all new light vehicles in B.C.— 27% in Vancouver—are zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). For comparison, less than 10% of new light-duty vehicles in Ontario are ZEVs, and just over 7% in Toronto. The total number of EVs on BC roads is expected to quadruple over the next decade, from 195,000 to...
Portfolio EV Charging: Lessons from Multisite Rollouts
Hypercharge has worked closely with many REITs, developers, and property managers to realize their ambitions for electric vehicle charging, both big and small. Along the way, we’ve learned more than a thing or two about the complexities of large-scale installations and what it takes launch portfolio-wide charging successfully. Here are a few of our favourite dos and don’ts for multisite rollouts, gathered from lessons learned during the strategic deployment of EV charging across hundreds of...
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Vehicle in 2025?
Editor's note: This post was first published on August 12, 2022, and last updated on January 16, 2025.Our Batteries 101 post was a primer on electric vehicle batteries: their size, charging speeds, and how far they’ll take you before you need to recharge. Today, we’re looking at the cost of charging EV batteries, using popular vehicles as examples. We’ll begin by getting familiar with the most important factors that contribute to your bill, then show you how to estimate costs based on the type...
What Large-Scale Property Owners Need to Get Ready for EV Charging
For property owners managing multiple sites, installing electric vehicle chargers across multiple locations can be a high-impact upgrade with added layers of complexity. Multisite rollouts require careful design and planning, with special considerations during each phase of the project. To support your portfolio-wide strategy, we’ve created the 7-Point EV Charging Readiness Checklist For Large-Scale Property Owners: a handy quick-reference tool that highlights the key factors to consider...
Toronto EV Charging Solutions for In-Demand Apartments
In Toronto, the greatest enthusiasm for electric vehicle adoption is among the age groups most likely to live in apartments. Clean Energy Canada reports that two-thirds of apartment-dwellers aged 18 to 44 in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area say they’re inclined to buy an EV. In a densely-populated area where nearly half of households live in buildings that are five or more storeys, EV charging has become an essential amenity that multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) can’t do without. Read...
New EV Charging Incentive Program Now Open for Canadian Businesses
Starting today, Canadian businesses, building owners, and fleet operators can apply for a new round of federal funding to support the installation of EV charging stations. The Green Economy Canada EV Charger Incentive Program officially opened at 9:00 AM ET this morning, with $1.7 million available to support EV charging station installations across the country. In this first round, $1 million is available through July 23, 2025, with $300,000 reserved for equity-deserving groups. A second...
Earning Money with EV Charging: Frequently Asked Questions
EV charging can be a valuable income stream for your business or multifamily building. With the right location, promotion, and pricing strategies, charging can generate thousands in additional revenue each year. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about earning revenue and maximizing profitability from your EV charging operation.How Does EV Charging Generate Revenue?Installing EV charging stations opens multiple revenue streams for operations, including: Attracting more...
Top 15 EV Charging ESG Tactics for REIT, Commercial, and Multifamily Portfolios
Electric vehicle charging is a reliable revenue stream for real estate, equipping commercial and multifamily properties with a must-have amenity for a carbon-neutral economy. As importantly, EV charging also supports the key non-financial aspects of your portfolio that appeal to shareholders and tenants, such as promoting overall sustainability, transparency, and ethical business practices. Read on to discover 15 high-impact ways partnering with Hypercharge can help REITs and portfolio groups...