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

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

Jul 7, 2026 | , , , ,

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...

EV Charging in Ottawa: Opportunities for Businesses and Property Owners

EV Charging in Ottawa: Opportunities for Businesses and Property Owners

Dec 11, 2025 | , ,

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

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

Dec 9, 2025 | , ,

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

Connecting Alberta with Public EV Charging

Dec 4, 2025 | , ,

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...

How Carshare EV Charging Adds Value to Modern Developments

How Carshare EV Charging Adds Value to Modern Developments

Nov 13, 2025 | , ,

REITs, developers, property owners, and municipalities have everything to gain by installing charging stations for carshare electric vehicles, from introducing a new stream of revenue to making life better in the community. In many jurisdictions, dedicated carshare stalls are already expected in new developments, with some municipalities tying permits to the inclusion of carshare parking. Shared EVs and chargers not only help meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives to vehicle...

New Saskatchewan EV Charging Funding Available for Municipalities and Businesses

New Saskatchewan EV Charging Funding Available for Municipalities and Businesses

Jul 23, 2025 | , , ,

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...

Can British Columbia Rely Solely on Public EV Charging in 2025?

Can British Columbia Rely Solely on Public EV Charging in 2025?

Jul 17, 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...

New EV Charging Incentive Program Now Open for Canadian Businesses

New EV Charging Incentive Program Now Open for Canadian Businesses

Jun 23, 2025 | , , ,

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...

British Columbia Reopens Funding for Public EV Fast Chargers

British Columbia Reopens Funding for Public EV Fast Chargers

May 1, 2025 | , ,

Update - June 21, 2025: The current application cycle for the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is now closed. The original post is below.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...