Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ottawa-Gatineau

[roger1818]

Originally Posted by Tesladom

I think if I was to select ULO, then I would avoid cooking dinner and using the stove out of fear of those on-peak rates!

HydroOne for my house (TOU vs ULO)
"Estimated monthly gain or loss: Expect to pay $2.10 LESS per bill"

I guess it depends how cheap you are. It might make you choose to be more efficient but I wouldn't let it prevent me from living my life, knowing that the rate plan is saving me money overall.

BTW, I discovered a couple issues with my previous analysis.

1. For some reason Hydro Ottawa wouldn't let me download the data from my most recent bill, so the data was cut off at April 18. They have now fixed the issue.
2. I forgot that last year a personal situation had me frequently charging elsewhere (especially in July and August) when normally I would be charging at home, so I have now added the power used in those charging sessions as overnight ussage. I kept the remote sessions that likely would have happened anyway.

After correctiong for this, ULO becomes an even better option for me:

Month           ULO - TOU

January          -$16.21

February         -$18.74

March            -$16.01

April            -$16.37

May                $1.44

June               $7.59

July              -$0.26

August            -$2.20

September         -$5.39

October           -$4.27

November         -$10.86

December          -$8.56

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Total            -$89.85

Sep-Apr Total    -$98.88

[roger1818]

Received the following by email:

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, we want to share some tips to help you get the most out of your charging experience, whether you're a current EV driver or considering making the switch.

Did you know?

In a recent pilot, we observed a trend: many participants started charging their EVs around 4 p.m. on weekdays.

This coincides with the typical end-of-workday routine, but it also means higher electricity rates for customers on Time-of-Use (TOU) or Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) rate plans.


Tips to save:

• Time-of-Use: charge after 7 p.m. and on weekends for the plan's most cost-effective rates.
• Ultra-Low Overnight: charge after 11 p.m. on any night for the lowest rates.

Learn more about rate plans



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Learn more about EV Everywhere

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3. Take control of your charging and earn rewards.

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[LeadingEdgeBoomer]

Saw this on Yahoo News, re EV chargers.
"The authorities are investigating a Monday incident in which seven Tesla charging stations were consumed by fire near Boston, Massachusetts.

The Littleton Police Department said in a statement that the fire is suspected to have been intentional. No injuries were reported."

Also, a couple of days ago 8 Teslas were burned at a dealership in France. Arson is expected there as well.

[rocketphish]

If we're serious about EVs, we need to build new charging stations
Ontario lags far behind Quebec in EVs — both in sales and infrastructure, as I found out recently on Highway 401.

By Bruce Deachman, Ottawa Citizen
Published Aug 03, 2025 | Last updated 7 hours ago

I didn’t expect to be mini-putting alone in the rain at a KOA campground, but such adventures, I’ve discovered, are among the unexpected vagaries that come with owning an electric vehicle in Ontario.

A little background: I drive a 2017 Volkswagen eGolf, which I fell into a year ago when its previous owner, my brother, upgraded and offered me a deal too good to refuse.

The car has a range of only about 200 km, enough on a good day to get me ALMOST as far as Montreal or Kingston. Most EVs sold these days have a range of closer to 400 km. Such is progress, but I’m surely not the only person still driving an older-model EV, am I?

Luckily, I’ve learned that a balanced chakra when e-charging during road trips isn’t difficult to attain: grab a coffee, answer some emails, read The Atlantic, and half an hour later, you’re back on the road, refuelled in so many ways.

Additionally, I’ve discovered upsides. My first charging session was an enjoyable 40 minutes spent in a Caisse Populaire parking lot in Casselman, discussing the upcoming U.S. presidential election with a vacationing e-driver from Minnesota. Bring on public charging stations, I thought, the modern-day public square, where the civil exchange of ideas will make the world a kinder, more understanding place.

That said, the Utopian notion of charging station-as-agora receded in my mind as I four-putted the first hole at the 17-hole Mallorytown KOA mini-putt during my recent charging emergency, rain dripping off the brim of my ball cap.

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https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/evs-new-charging-stations?itm_source=index

[Tesladom]

Silly article!! WTF do you expect? Roadtripping in an eGolf? Not only does it have crappy range it also doesn't charge quick. It is strictly a city car, and if used as such no problem
Not saying that we don't need better EV charging infrastructure (I've been exclusively driving one for almost 8 years now), but these articles reinforce the notion in the general public that EVs are not good everyday vehicles, which is totally BS.
This article is a dis-service to EVs

[Tesladom]

16 Tesla Supercharger Stalls close to opening across from St-Laurent shopping centre

[vtecyo]

Anyone know what's up with the 6 unactivated chargers in the parking lot of the Superstore on Richmond Rd? They look finished to me - but they've been sitting there for months with signage saying charging is coming soon.

[ponyboycurtis]

Originally Posted by vtecyo

Anyone know what's up with the 6 unactivated chargers in the parking lot of the Superstore on Richmond Rd? They look finished to me - but they've been sitting there for months with signage saying charging is coming soon.

Reminds me of those fare kiosks. The one at Billings bridge in the underpass must have been there for 18 months or something like that.

[J.OT13]

EV charging area being built on St. Laurent @ Cyrville. Taking up the whole triangle between Bigg's and Cyrville.

[Truenorth00]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

EV charging area being built on St. Laurent @ Cyrville. Taking up the whole triangle between Bigg's and Cyrville.

Which network?

[CanadaGoose]

Originally Posted by Tesladom

16 Tesla Supercharger Stalls close to opening across from St-Laurent shopping centre

Originally Posted by J.OT13

EV charging area being built on St. Laurent @ Cyrville. Taking up the whole triangle between Bigg's and Cyrville.

Originally Posted by Truenorth00

Which network?

They are Tesla Supercharging stalls with longer cords using the NACS standard. Majority of other EVs are able to use these with the appropriate adapters or charging port: https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/support/charging/supercharging-other-evs#vehicles

They built one at boundary road and 417. And there's another one opening soon at Tanger Outlets Kanata.

The thread also missed the other CCS charging hub at Trainyards at the Pioneer gas station.

[vtecyo]

Originally Posted by vtecyo

Anyone know what's up with the 6 unactivated chargers in the parking lot of the Superstore on Richmond Rd? They look finished to me - but they've been sitting there for months with signage saying charging is coming soon.

FYI - these chargers have been active for a month or so: https://www.plugshare.com/location/857075/

[rocketphish]

Ottawa commits $84M to install more than 8,000 EV chargers
Despite policy changes, Liberals still aiming for ambitious EV goal by 2035

CBC News
Posted: Feb 10, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 hours ago

In an effort to address range anxiety and get more drivers into electric vehicles, the federal government is committing to fund and further expand the country's EV charging infrastructure.

The ministers of the environment, energy and transport are expected on Tuesday to announce $84.4 million in funding for more than 8,000 new chargers across the country.

Another $5.7 million will be directed to three projects through the Green Freight program, which helps trucks reduce their carbon footprint, through measures like the purchase of low-carbon fuels. Plus, $7.2 million is expected to be announced for 30 education and awareness projects about EVs.

The government's auto strategy, released Thursday, came with a $1.5 billion commitment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and said the government will "develop a new National Charging Infrastructure Strategy."

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/national-charging-infrastructure-strategy-9.7081772