The pilot project will see the installation of up to 15 public charging stations at EasyPark lots throughout the city, helping to accelerate the use of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs).
The project will assess the viability of commercially available EV charging solutions provided by several leading global providers. It will also provide motorists with faster charging options than currently exist and will enhance the local EV charging network.
"We're pleased to see B.C. has the highest hybrid adoption rate in Canada – more than two times higher than other provinces. This pilot project will enable us to assess the infrastructure requirements necessary to make electric vehicles a more viable transportation option in the future," said Minister of Energy Rich Coleman.
The pilot project is intentionally small in scope to focus attention on how stations will be installed, supported, used and how they can be integrated into the city's electrical grid. This information will inform the installation of future EV charging stations around the city and throughout the province.
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