Ontario exploring cut to electricity rates for EV charger providers

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Ontario is introducing a new reduced electricity rate for providers of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in hopes of encouraging further growth in the sector.

Petro Canada's electric vehicle charging station is shown on display at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on Thursday, February 14, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovOntario is exploring a new reduced electricity rate for providers of electric vehicle charging stations in hopes of encouraging further growth in the sector.

According to officials, providers incur costs when vehicles are not being charged, which means they can be rather expensive to operate in areas without a lot of EV traffic. While the building of batteries is becoming a booming industry in Ontario — with Volkswagen and Stellantis already establishing plants in the province —supporting EV infrastructure is still needed.

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