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Shared vs. Dedicated EV Charging: What Works Best for Your Property?

Shared vs. Dedicated EV Charging: What Works Best for Your Property?

Sharing EV charging stations between multiple drivers can be an effective alternative to installing a charger in every parking stall, making EV charging more accessible while helping to generate revenue and reduce costs for property owners. This model is increasingly common in residential buildings, where designated shared charging stalls can provide access to many residents without requiring every parking space to be electrified. They also play an important role in expanding public charging...

Introducing OnCurb: Earn Revenue from Public EV Charging

Introducing OnCurb: Earn Revenue from Public EV Charging

Transform parking spaces near your building into revenue-earning opportunities while expanding access to electric vehicle charging in your community. Hypercharge’s new OnCurb program makes public curbside charging available in neighbourhoods with overnight street parking, including residential permit zones. Site hosts earn a share of charging fees and Hypercharge takes care of everything else, from installation and operation to all capitol costs. In this post, we explore why building owners,...

How EV Charging Generates Carbon Credits in Canada

How EV Charging Generates Carbon Credits in Canada

Editor's note: This post was first published on August 13, 2026, and last updated on August 19, 2026.You may have heard that fossil fuel companies purchase carbon credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions, but how does this system actually work? And can electric vehicle drivers and EV charging site managers get a piece of the action? Here’s a look at the system that rewards choosing clean energy, is accelerating EV adoption across Canada, and has been driving the rapid growth of...

Determining Your EV Charging Needs: Range, Mileage, and Driving Habits

Determining Your EV Charging Needs: Range, Mileage, and Driving Habits

When electric vehicle drivers estimate their charging needs, they often focus on an EV’s driving range, the distance it can travel on a full battery. That number is useful, but real-world performance depends on several factors, including driving patterns, environmental conditions, and even user psychology. Below, we look at all of these elements to help you understand and plan for your own charging needs.Hypercharge Pro Tip: According to the International Energy Agency, the current average EV...

Should You Buy an EV If You Don’t Have Charging at Home Yet?

Should You Buy an EV If You Don’t Have Charging at Home Yet?

Charging an electric vehicle at home may be the most convenient option for many EV drivers, but not every home is equipped for it yet. For drivers in apartments or condos, access to charging at home or in their building should be part of the buying plan from the start.   According to Natural Resources Canada and EV advocates, people living in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), such as apartments and condos, face higher barriers to installing EV chargers compared to single-family homes....

EV Charging 101: Plugs and Protocols

EV Charging 101: Plugs and Protocols

A successful electric vehicle charging session is a simple one, completed in just a few easy steps. Achieving that simplicity, however, takes a complex interplay of hardware, software, and communication systems that work together seamlessly to create a frictionless experience. For new EV and charging station owners, learning about the relationships between of all these components can feel overwhelming. In this primer, we break down two essential building blocks: the physical connections...

How to Convince a Condo Board, Landlord, or HOA to Install EV Charging

How to Convince a Condo Board, Landlord, or HOA to Install EV Charging

Wondering how to get your condo board, landlord, or home owners’ association on board with electric vehicle charging? In this post we break down where to start, how we can help, and what you’ll need to build a winning proposal.Building Your CaseA compelling pitch starts with a clear understanding of the many benefits that EV charging brings to a multi-unit residential building and its residents. These include:   Meeting residents’ current and future charging needs Improving property...

How Fuel Efficient are EVs: Cost per Distance to Drive Electric

How Fuel Efficient are EVs: Cost per Distance to Drive Electric

How much could you save by going electric? We’ve looked at how dramatically electric vehicles can slash maintenance costs compared to gas-powered equivalents and how much less you could spend on fuel each year by making the switch. Now, we’re zooming in on another important metric: the cost of charging per kilometre or per mile.The Importance of Understanding Cost per DistanceUnderstanding per-kilometre or per-mile costs can help you budget more accurately for fuel and gain a clearer picture...

EV Charging Cost vs Gas: How Much You Can Save Each Year

EV Charging Cost vs Gas: How Much You Can Save Each Year

In a previous post, we looked at the significantly more affordable maintenance costs for electric vehicles, which are about 40% lower compared to gas or diesel models. But the savings don’t stop there. Switching to an EV can also cut your fuel costs dramatically. Statistics Canada reports that the average household spends about $2,600 annually on gasoline and other fuels, while the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) estimates that EV drivers spend only a few hundred dollars per year...