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Editor's note: This post was first published on August 12, 2022, and last updated on February 24, 2026.Our Batteries 101 post was a primer on electric vehicle batteries: their size, charging speeds, and how far they’ll take you before they need recharging. 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 charging costs then show you how to estimate what you’ll pay...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...