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EV Charging in Ottawa: Opportunities for Businesses and Property Owners
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
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
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
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
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...
Calgary EV Charging Guide for Apartments and Workplaces
Electric vehicle adoption in Alberta has been accelerating with the number of registered vehicles recently surging by an impressive 38%. With more Albertans embracing the benefits of EVs, could Calgary soon catch up with the ownership rates in Vancouver, Toronto, and other major urban centres? Critical to closing the gap will be helping drivers overcome a significant barrier to going electric: access to EV charging at home and at work. But with the right information and new financial...
How Carshare EV Charging Adds Value to Modern Developments
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...
EV ChargeON 2025: Ontario Reopens Funding for Public EV Charging
Ontario businesses, municipalities, and community organizations can now apply for renewed funding through the EV ChargeON Program, which has officially reopened. Now administered by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, ChargeON provides post-construction rebates covering 25% to 75% of eligible project costs to support the installation of public EV charging stations across the province. The program’s goal is to expand Ontario’s public...
Case Study: Why Premium Hospitality Needs EV Charging
Premium hospitality is evolving as members clubs, golf resorts, and other premium hospitality destinations turn to electric vehicle charging to enhance members’ satisfaction. More than just a membership benefit, EV charging is a meaningful amenity that aligns with evolving lifestyles, creates a new revenue stream, and makes the most of members’ time by integrating charging into their club routine. A leading Canadian country club with Level 2 Hypercharge charging stations perfectly illustrates...
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EvoCharge Alternative for Commercial & Multi-Family Properties
EvoCharge has announced it will permanently close its electric vehicle charging business, with its network scheduled to sunset at the end of October 2025. Commercial and multi-family properties using EvoCharge equipment are now facing a critical decision on how to maintain smart charging operations. At Hypercharge, we’re here to ensure your transition is seamless. Because EvoCharge stations are built on OCPP – the same open standard we use – your chargers can be onboarded to the Hypercharge...
Data Shows Installing EV Chargers in Apartment and Condo Buildings Drives Demand
Property owners and managers have ever-growing incentives to equip their multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) like apartment and condo buildings with electric vehicle charging stations. EV chargers attract and retain quality tenants and meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. They also enhance property values, generate thousands of dollars in direct revenue, and futureproof a property or portfolio for a fully clean economy. At Hypercharge, we’ve partnered with properties to...
How Much Does It Cost to Operate EV Charging Stations for Apartments, Condos, and Businesses?
In a recent post, we shared five ways to cut the cost of installing electric vehicle charging stations. Now, let’s talk about what comes next: the ongoing cost of keeping those EV chargers up and running. From routine maintenance to software fees, we've crunched the numbers to give you the average annual cost per station, excluding electricity. But first, let’s break down the key expenses you’ll want to factor into your long-term planning.Equipment MaintenanceCommercial charging stations have...
California Opens $56.5M Incentive Program for Apartment and Condo EV Charging
The Communities in Charge incentive project has launched a new wave of funding, with $56.5 million available to support multi-family EV charging installations across California. Hypercharge is proud to be an official Participating Network Provider, with the Autel MaxiCharger AC Pro fully eligible under the program to help applicants maximize their rebate potential. Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and implemented by CALSTART, this round of funding is...
5 Ways to Save on EV Charging Installation Costs
Electric vehicle charging adds substantial value to your property, business, or workplace, but let’s face it: the cost of installation can be intimidating. With Hypercharge’s customized care and charging expertise, however, you can lower costs without compromising on quality of service or the EV charging experience. Here are five ways we can take a bite out of your installation budget:1. Start Small - But Futureproof Your EV Charging OperationAt Hypercharge, we work closely with you to...
Increasing EV Charging Revenue with Strategic Pricing Strategies
With Quantev™ Operations Suite, you can set customized electric vehicle charging fees and use dynamic rates to maximize revenue and save on energy costs. In this post, we’ll show you how easy it is to get the most out of your EV charging stations by pairing strategic pricing strategies with this highly advanced—yet user-friendly—cloud-based management and analytics platform.Choose Your EV Charging Fee ModelQuantev™ has all the tools you need to control and monitor your EV charging stations....
New Saskatchewan EV Charging Funding Available for Municipalities and Businesses
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...
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...
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...
How to Get EV Charging in 5 Steps
Launching an electric vehicle charging operation is a multistage project, whether you’re installing a single EV charger or equipping an entire fleet. When you partner with Hypercharge, we ensure the process is clear, manageable, and simple from start to finish and beyond. Here's how to get EV Charging on your property—from the initial assessment to support applying for rebates to collecting your first revenue. 1. Determine Your EV Charging Needs The first priority in any EV charging...
Inside Hypercharge: Our Values and Culture
To thrive within a new and rapidly changing industry, a young company needs a clear vision, superb products, and top-performing team. For Hypercharge, the formula for success has also included staying true to the company’s mission, purpose, and values while establishing itself as a leading clean technology innovator. In this post, Kyle Green, Senior Marketing Manager, answers questions about the core tenets that have guided Hypercharge throughout its journey to create best-in-market EV...
The Fact-Check: Busting 8 Common EV Myths
Sales of electric vehicles have surged in recent years, fuelled by the urgent need to take action against climate change, as well as government and utility-funded incentives. Yet, many potential buyers remain hesitant to go electric, thanks to misconceptions about EVs and outdated information. Here we set the record straight on eight common EV myths. Common EV Myths #1: EVs are more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles. While the sticker price of an EV can be higher than a gasoline...
EV Charging Success: Oshawa Power Sparks Change
Oshawa Power has partnered with Hypercharge to support the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles, becoming a leader in the region’s fight against climate change. Discover their Hypercharge success story in this Oshawa Power EV charging testimonial.Oshawa PowerUtilitiesOshawa Power is a regulated utility that provides safe, reliable and efficient electricity distribution services to over 60,000 customers in the city of Oshawa, Ontario.The Backstory.Oshawa is one of Canada’s fastest-growing...
Which Ownership Model is Right for You?
Forward-thinking businesses know there are plenty of reasons to invest in electric vehicle charging—from increasing revenue to retaining employees and tenants to fighting climate change. To make EV charging more accessible, Hypercharge has developed charger ownership models to suit a variety of goals, budgets, and capacities. Read on to discover the right solution for owning EV charging stations at your business. Direct Purchase of EV Charging Equipment What is it? Direct...
Cleaner, Greener, and More Prosperous: Municipal Support for EV Charging Strengthens Communities
As sales of electric vehicle continue to grow across North America, municipalities and utilities are taking action to turn Main Street into Electric Avenue. Vancouver, BC, for example, has mandated that 100% of parking stalls in new apartment and condominium buildings must have EV-ready charging infrastructure in place. Rental buildings can apply to have city-owned chargers installed for their residents’ use, with further support available through a provincial rebate program. Read on to learn...
Boost Your Revenue with EV Charging
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
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...
Case Study: Why Premium Hospitality Needs EV Charging
Premium hospitality is evolving as members clubs, golf resorts, and other premium hospitality destinations turn to electric vehicle charging to enhance members’ satisfaction. More than just a membership benefit, EV charging is a meaningful amenity that aligns with evolving lifestyles, creates a new revenue stream, and makes the most of members’ time by integrating charging into their club routine. A leading Canadian country club with Level 2 Hypercharge charging stations perfectly illustrates...
Should You Offer Free EV Charging?
Every EV charging deployment poses the question: do you want your users to pay to plug in? For many electric vehicle site owners and operators, charging fees are an essential part of their business model. But there are strategic advantages to offering free EV charging, as well as broader considerations, such as customer experience and sustainability commitments. In this post, we’ll break down the case for both free and paid charging and explore a flexible third option that can be adapted to...
EvoCharge Alternative for Commercial & Multi-Family Properties
EvoCharge has announced it will permanently close its electric vehicle charging business, with its network scheduled to sunset at the end of October 2025. Commercial and multi-family properties using EvoCharge equipment are now facing a critical decision on how to maintain smart charging operations. At Hypercharge, we’re here to ensure your transition is seamless. Because EvoCharge stations are built on OCPP – the same open standard we use – your chargers can be onboarded to the Hypercharge...
Rideshare EV Charging Insights: Data-Driven Trends as Drivers Electrify
Rideshare companies have been taking concrete steps to add electric vehicles to their platform, increasing the demand for public EV charging globally. The world’s largest rideshare platform, Uber, has set a particularly ambitious goal: by 2030, 100% of Uber rides in Canada, Europe, and the United States will be in zero-emission vehicles. Lyft, another prominent rideshare service, offers incentives to encourage EV adoption and back-end tools designed to reduce range anxiety. A reliable EV...
How Much Does It Cost to Operate EV Charging Stations for Apartments, Condos, and Businesses?
In a recent post, we shared five ways to cut the cost of installing electric vehicle charging stations. Now, let’s talk about what comes next: the ongoing cost of keeping those EV chargers up and running. From routine maintenance to software fees, we've crunched the numbers to give you the average annual cost per station, excluding electricity. But first, let’s break down the key expenses you’ll want to factor into your long-term planning.Equipment MaintenanceCommercial charging stations have...
5 Ways to Save on EV Charging Installation Costs
Electric vehicle charging adds substantial value to your property, business, or workplace, but let’s face it: the cost of installation can be intimidating. With Hypercharge’s customized care and charging expertise, however, you can lower costs without compromising on quality of service or the EV charging experience. Here are five ways we can take a bite out of your installation budget:1. Start Small - But Futureproof Your EV Charging OperationAt Hypercharge, we work closely with you to...
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...
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5 Ways to Save on EV Charging Installation Costs
Electric vehicle charging adds substantial value to your property, business, or workplace, but let’s face it: the cost of installation can be intimidating. With Hypercharge’s customized care and charging expertise, however, you can lower costs without compromising on quality of service or the EV charging experience. Here are five ways we can take a bite out of your installation budget:1. Start Small - But Futureproof Your EV Charging OperationAt Hypercharge, we work closely with you to...
New Saskatchewan EV Charging Funding Available for Municipalities and Businesses
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...
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...
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...
EV Charging Strategy for Real Estate: Turning Infrastructure into Competitive Advantage
In our last post, we looked at how real estate investment trusts (REITs) can earn direct revenue through electric vehicle charging. With the right partner, a well-deployed EV charging operation can also power up property values through higher-quality tenants, increased occupancy rates, decreased turnover, and a greater net operating income. Here, we take a closer look at prime locations for EV charging, rounding up the numbers to show where the best opportunities lie across your...
Monetizing EV Charging for REITs: Unlock New Portfolio-Wide Revenue
With global EV sales hitting record highs in 2024, now is the time for forward-looking real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other large-portfolio players to increase the value of holdings by installing electric vehicle charging. EV charging stations not only invite desirable tenants, customers, and employees, but are a reliable source of direct revenue — significantly strengthening a property’s position within an evolving market.Prime Locations for REIT EV ChargingREIT portfolios are rich...
How to Get EV Charging in 5 Steps
Launching an electric vehicle charging operation is a multistage project, whether you’re installing a single EV charger or equipping an entire fleet. When you partner with Hypercharge, we ensure the process is clear, manageable, and simple from start to finish and beyond. Here's how to get EV Charging on your property—from the initial assessment to support applying for rebates to collecting your first revenue. 1. Determine Your EV Charging Needs The first priority in any EV charging...
EV Charging Success: Safe Software
When eco-conscience employer Safe Software decided to level up its sustainability initiatives with new electric vehicle chargers, one EV charging company stood out from the rest. The BackstorySafe Software is based in Surrey, British Columbia, where employees enjoy mountain vistas, nearby forest trails, and beaches. Its respect for the environment is reflected in the company’s headquarters: a Certified LEED Gold Building with a 6,000 square-foot green roof, easy access to public...
Inside Hypercharge: Our Values and Culture
To thrive within a new and rapidly changing industry, a young company needs a clear vision, superb products, and top-performing team. For Hypercharge, the formula for success has also included staying true to the company’s mission, purpose, and values while establishing itself as a leading clean technology innovator. In this post, Kyle Green, Senior Marketing Manager, answers questions about the core tenets that have guided Hypercharge throughout its journey to create best-in-market EV...