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Batteries 101: Power Up Your Knowledge of EV Batteries
One of the most important considerations when choosing an electric vehicle is its battery. How big should it be? How fast will it charge? How long will it last between charges? The answers to these questions can be overwhelming—full of formulas, abbreviations, and unfamiliar terminology. Let’s cut through the confusion to get you up to speed on the essentials. Note: We’re using Canadian units of measurement. To convert to U.S. measurements, consult Natural Resources Canada’s 2022 Fuel...
How EV Charging Works for Your Business Now—and into the Future
The data is clear: the number of electric vehicles on the road is growing exponentially. In British Columbia, which has the highest EV ownership rate in North America, EVs jumped from 1% of new light-duty vehicle sales in 2016 to 13% in 2021, and to 17% in the first quarter of 2022. A Clean Energy Canada poll found that nearly 80% of Canadians are open to making their next vehicle purchase an EV. A recent international poll showed that 52% of respondents across eighteen countries are ready to...
Hypercharge Announces Partnership with AXSO
Hypercharge Networks is pleased to announce a major partnership with Québec-based tech start-up AXSO to offer a comprehensive software solution to manage and optimize EV charging for Hypercharge’s users. Hypercharge, a Canadian-based cleantech company, is a fast-growing provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services to the multi-unit residential, fleet and public segments. Supported by several major industry players, the company has high ambitions for the expansion of their network,...
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...
What to Look for in an EV Charging Company
When selecting an electric vehicle charging partner, EV charging stations are always top of mind. Naturally, you want a partner who can deliver reliable chargers that meet the needs of both your business and electric vehicle drivers. To get the most out of your investment, however, you need much more. A successful, future-proofed operation requires a flexible charging network, comprehensive support, and a variety of opportunities to increase revenue. Here we explain these not-to-be-overlooked...
Electrifying Your Fleet for the Future
Fleet operators have no shortage of reasons to join the electric vehicle revolution. Compared to gas-powered vehicles, EVs are more energy efficient, have lower fuel costs, require less maintenance, and leave a smaller ecological footprint. A key component of any electrified fleet is convenient, reliable access to charging stations that are appropriate to the types of vehicles and their usage—now and in the years to come. To maximize the benefits of going electric, follow our roadmap for...
Workplace EV Charging: A Proactive Approach to Employee Retention
In response to changes within the labour market brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are seeking inventive, effective approaches to retaining employees. Onsite EV charging is a creative and proactive way to set your organization apart from other workplaces. Read on to learn how EV charging promotes a happier, greener work environment with advantages for both employees and employers. Enhances your brand More than ever, employees want to work for companies that practice...
More Than a Perk: EV Charging is a Must-have for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
The ability to recharge an electric vehicle while it’s sitting in a driveway or garage is a valued convenience for most EV drivers and a necessity for many. It’s no wonder more than 80% of EV charging takes place at home. A large group of EV owners and would-be owners, however, don’t have access to charging where they live. They’re the residents of apartment buildings and condominiums that have not yet enabled onsite EV charging. Some of these “multi-unit residential buildings” (MURBs) lack...
Boost Your Revenue with EV Charging
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 ways EV charging for business can increase your revenue, now and in the future.Bring business to your door...