Building Canada’s Electric Highway: Completing Our Coast-To-Coast Network

In December we opened the westernmost stop on Canada’s Electric Highway™, completing our coast-to-coast network of EV fast chargers. Sites located in small towns and big cities from the Rockies to the Maritimes are now available.

At the opening in Victoria, we heard from several individuals connected to this project.

First, Mark Little, President & CEO, Suncor shared Suncor’s new purpose – to provide trusted energy that enhances people’s lives while caring for each other and the earth.  And how this coast-to-coast network supports Suncor’s goal of being a sustainable energy provider.

Next, Fred Haynes, Mayor of Saanich, BC discussed the historic nature of the occasion; how it is an example of the great vision and political will of both Petro-Canada and Canada’s EV societies; and how these EV fast chargers will contribute to Saanich’s goal of being zero emissions by 2030.

And finally Wilf Steimle, Chair & President, Electric Vehicle Society commented on how Canada’s Electric Highway™ is possibly the longest, non-proprietary fast charging network in the world. And for the first time, Canadians can travel as quickly and conveniently across the country in an electric vehicle as they can in a traditional car.

Canada’s Electric Highway™ covers 6300 km. The maximum distance between charging stations is 250 km, and on average it is 150 km between stations. Each site features DC fast chargers with both CHAdeMO and CCS/SAE connectors, which support a broad selection of vehicles. The chargers can provide up to a 200 kilowatt charge – enough to provide an 80 per cent charge to most EVs in less than 30 minutes. The units are also capable of 350 kilowatt charging with future upgrades.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the inauguration of our westernmost site in Victoria!