Electric vehicle drivers will soon have more charging options in Muskoka Lakes, as the township moves forward with the installation of new public charging stations at two key locations.
The project was made possible through a successful EV ChargeON Program grant application completed by Lakeland Solutions Ltd., helping secure funding to expand electric vehicle infrastructure within the municipality.
According to the township, charging stations will be installed at the Municipal Office in Port Carling and at Bala Falls.
The Municipal Office site, located at 1 Bailey Street in Port Carling, will feature eight vehicle charging spaces. The installation is also being designed with future municipal fleet charging capabilities in mind.
A second charging location at Bala Falls, 1007 Bala Falls Road, will include four vehicle charging spaces, providing an additional option for residents and visitors travelling through the community.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles and improve access to charging infrastructure across Ontario.
Construction and installation of the charging stations are expected to take place during the summer months.
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Will Gravenhurst Council be taking advantage of the financing incentive to install more EV Charging points in Gravenhurst to attract more stops in Gravenhurst for Muskoka travelers?
Would that not be good for increasing Downtown traffic and business if we had charging locations in downtown Gravenhurst?
Electric cars continue to drop in price while old fashioned gasoline cars continue to rise.
$58K is the average new car price in Canada now. Not including expensive pickup trucks.
Right now it’s possible to get a Tesla Model Y std for $45K CAD after the $5K federal rebate. $13K less than the average car.
$4K per year savings in gas, maintenance and insurance with CAA.
Or $2.8K per year savings for a car that drives itself if you subscribe to Full Self Driving.
Believe it or not “fuel” for an EV can cost less than zero with charger rewards programs. Better than free. The more you drive the more you make.
Search “Get paid to charge your EV at home – Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa”
Buying a new gasoline vehicle makes no financial sense for most people any more.