Toronto: Hydro One Limited and Ontario Power Generation announced the launch February 14 of Ivy Charging Network™, a new company, to create Ontario's largest and most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network.
"We play a critical role in energizing life in communities across Ontario. This fast-charger network will create a better and brighter future through a greener transportation sector while meeting the evolving energy needs of our customers and all Ontarians," said Imran Merali, Vice President, Customer Service, Hydro One, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. "By entering this growing market in partnership with OPG, Hydro One is expanding our product and service offering to deliver greater value for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders."
The company's 160 level 3 fast-chargers will be at 73 locations across Ontario, which will help alleviate electric vehicle range anxiety, as Ivy's locations will be less than 100 kilometres apart on average.
The federal government is providing $8 million toward the project, part of a total of $300 million to support the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of fast-chargers for EVs, charging stations at apartment buildings, public places and workplaces, and hydrogen stations in metropolitan centres.