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How Much Does It Cost to Maintain an EV?

Feb 4, 2026 | Blog, Retail & Hospitality

Electric vehicles require far less maintenance than gas‑ or diesel‑powered cars that emit climate-warming greenhouse gasses. That means you can enjoy significant savings per kilometre, per year, and across the lifetime of your vehicle. In this post, we show why going green is not only better for the planet but can make a real difference to your wallet.Why Are EVs Less Expensive to Maintain?Inside a internal combustion engine (ICE) is a confined chamber where fuel ignites and combusts, creating...

Highway EV Charging in North America: Fast Charging for Travel Corridors

Jan 28, 2026 | Blog, Retail & Hospitality

North America’s highways are lined with untapped opportunities for businesses and municipalities to create new revenue streams and support electric vehicle adoption through EV charging. Canada’s National Highway System, for example, is a 38,000-kilometre network of lifelines for businesses, tourism, transport, and everyday connection. Highway 401 holds the title as the busiest corridor and is one of the most travelled highways in the world. Running through Toronto en route to the Canada's...

Case Study: Condo and Workplace Charger Deployment and Utilization Growth

Jan 16, 2026 | Blog, Multi-Unit Residential

Hypercharge helps strata and property managers elevate the experiences of residents, commercial tenants, and workplaces through convenient and reliable electric vehicle charging. In 2022, we partnered with a prominent strata and property management firm that oversees a diverse portfolio of properties throughout British Columbia’s Greater Vancouver Area, including condominiums, commercial properties, and mixed-used developments. Over a two-year period, we deployed more than 30 Level 2...

2025 Wrapped: A Year of Momentum and Milestones

Dec 19, 2025 | Blog, Investor, Message from CEO

2025 Wrapped: A Year of Momentum and Milestones2025 was a year of scale, delivery, and stronger foundations across North America. In this year end recap, Hypercharge leaders share the milestones that shaped our growth across Sales, Product and Network Ops, Marketing, and our executive vision for 2026. Featuring: Chris Koch, Head of Growth & Partnerships Rob Boyko, Head of Product & Customer Experience Kyle Kingsnorth, Head of Marketing David Bibby, President & CEO Highlights from...

EV Charging in Ottawa: Opportunities for Businesses and Property Owners

Dec 11, 2025 | Blog, Municipalities & Utilities, Retail & Hospitality

Ottawa has seen steady increases in electric vehicle adoption, along with growing demand for EV charging both at home and on the capital’s busy streets. By adding EV chargers, local businesses and property owners can generate new revenue, attract more tenants and visitors, and support sustainable tourism. In this post, we’ll make the case for investing in residential and public EV charging and why Ottawa could and should become the nation’s EV charging hotspot.EV Charging for Ottawa Apartments...

Ontario’s New 2026 EV Charging Rate: A Big Win for DC Fast Charging Sites

Dec 9, 2025 | Blog, Municipalities & Utilities, Retail & Hospitality

Starting January 1, 2026, the Ontario Energy Board is introducing a new Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) rate that can cut a big chunk out of costs for qualifying public DC fast charging sites. For many locations, this will be the policy change that finally makes DC fast charging pencil out on the spreadsheet. This article breaks down what the EVC rate actually is, who qualifies, what it means for site hosts, and how to design your project so you are ready to apply.What is the OEB EVC Rate?The...

Connecting Alberta with Public EV Charging

Dec 4, 2025 | Blog, Municipalities & Utilities, Retail & Hospitality

With the shift to more electric vehicles in Alberta building momentum, municipalities have become key players in creating essential public charging infrastructure. Investing in EV charging not only prepares communities for the wide-scale EV adoption ahead, it makes them cleaner, more prosperous, and more liveable today. Here we take a look at the current landscape of EV charging in Alberta and the huge potential for its future.Alberta Public EV Charging by the Numbers81% of Alberta EV owners...

Boost Your Revenue with EV Charging

Nov 26, 2025 | Blog, Retail & Hospitality

Editor’s note: This post was first published on May 26, 2022, and last updated on November 26, 2025. When deciding whether to install EV charging stations, many business owners focus on how quickly start-up costs may be recouped through the fees collected on each charge. This view tends to miss the potential gains from other, more significant sources of revenue—be that the dollars spent inside stores, desirable tenants moving in, or new guests arriving at hotels. Here are just a few...

Why Leading Hotels Need EV Charging Stations

Nov 26, 2025 | Blog, Retail & Hospitality

Electric vehicles are reshaping the way hotels welcome travelers. Once a luxury perk, EV charging has become an essential amenity that can boost a hotel’s brand, bookings, and revenue. Its ultimate value, however, rests on creating seamless charging experiences that are perfectly calibrated to meet guests’ needs. The real advantage comes from delivering a smooth, well designed charging experience that fits naturally into a guest’s stay. Enhancing a hotel stay with EV charging will: ✔ Elevate...