Ontario Government Announces More Electric Vehicle Chargers to Be Installed in Leeds & Grenville

Brockville – The Ontario Government announced on Wednesday that it is building 33 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in five communities across Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

There will be 16 new charging stations in Brockville, 8 in Prescott, 3 in Cardinal, 3 in Johnstown and 3 in Spencerville.

Twelve new chargers will be at AURA EV Charging in Brockville, four new chargers at the Brockville Memorial Centre, eight new chargers at 110 Prescott Centre Drive, in Prescott, three new chargers at the Ingredion Centre, in Cardinal, three new chargers at the Johnstown Pool & Community Centre in Johnstown and three chargers at the Spencerville Community Centre in Spencerville.

The government says that it marks a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province.

“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 Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark. “I’m proud to be delivering 33 new EV charging stations in Brockville, Cardinal, Johnstown, Prescott, and Spencerville to make life easier and more convenient for drivers.”

Each new EV charging site will include Level 2 charging stations, Level 3 charging stations, or a combination of the two.

“With more than 201,000 electric vehicles on the road in Ontario, we’re putting shovels in the ground to build more charging stations and make life easier for drivers,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification. “That includes a focus on smaller and underserved communities across our province where we are providing more certainty for parents and workers during their commutes.”

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.

“Improving EV charging infrastructure is essential to ensuring drivers are confident in electric vehicles,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By focusing on smaller and medium-sized communities, we’re filling gaps in underserved areas to build a more connected charging network for everyone in Ontario.”