On Tuesday, November 12, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Stéphane Sarrazin announced the Ontario government will install 30 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell. The government is calling the announcement a major milestone in its plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. The government highlighted that as the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations will provide critical supporting infrastructure in communities across the province, including for EVs made in Ontario.
“For EV drivers, finding a charging station that’s close by and available can mean the difference between a quick stop and a time-consuming detour that takes time away from work, school or family,” said Sarrazin.
The new charging stations are part of the government’s $63 million EV ChargeON Program Community Sites Stream. The charging stations will be located at:
- 4 new chargers at 1725 County Rd 4, L’Orignal (Ultramar/Tim Hortons)
- 6 new chargers at Russell Township Rec Complex
- 9 new chargers at Embrun Ford Sales
- 8 new chargers in Limoges
- 3 new chargers at Alexandria Main Municipal Carpark
Each new EV charging site will include Level 2 charging stations, Level 3 charging stations, or a combination of the two. The government has also launched a new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan and is exploring options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate to further support EV adoption and reduce emissions. The new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan is helping customers who use more electricity at night, including those who charge their electric vehicle, to save up to $90 per year.
