The Peel Climate Change Partnership is celebrating the successful installation of 192 electric vehicle charging stations since 2020. This marks completion of their third collaborative project funded through Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
When the federal government initiated ZEVIP in 2019, a minimum of 20 charging stations were required to apply for funding. At the time, none of Peel Climate Change Partnership members had the ability to install 20 individually, but collectively they were able to exceed this eligibility requirement. In efforts to scale and accelerate greenhouse emissions reductions across the community, Peel's municipalities and conservation authorities teamed up to submit a successful ZEVIP application resulting in the installation of 43 chargers by March 2022.
Building on this track record of success through collaboration, the Partnership joined forces again to submit two more successful ZEVIP applications. As of March 31st, 2024, the Partnership has completed three ZEVIP projects, secured $1.177 million in funding and installed 192 charging stations across 37 properties in support of fleet and public vehicle electrification. This includes five 50-kilowatt DC Fast Chargers, with three in Caledon that are open for public use.
Driving an electric vehicle in the Province of Ontario can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 90 per cent versus a gasoline fueled vehicle. By the end of Q1 2024, there were more than 19,000 battery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles registered in Peel Region, nearly a 50 per cent increase from Q1 2023.
Additional Information:
- Peel Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy
- Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
- Learn more or book an EV Test Drive - Plug'n Drive
- Federal Incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles - iZEV Program
- Public Maps of Charging Stations - ChargeHub and PlugShare
Quotations
"We're making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more available where Canadians live, work, travel and play. Investing in more EV chargers, like the nearly 200 that have been installed as of today in the Region of Peel will put more Canadians in the driver's seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals."
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
"As we are making steady progress to cut emissions and making historic investments to tackle climate change, I am proud to see Peel Region being part of the solution. The new EV charging stations will provide cleaner, cheaper and more convenient transportation options to residents of Peel and help us meet our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050."
The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
"By adding more charging stations to our community, and making electric vehicles more affordable, we're making it easier for families to make the transition to an electric vehicle. The nearly 200 charging stations in the Region of Peel is going to make a huge difference in encouraging folks to adopt an EV and keep our roads clean.
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business
"This milestone confirms Peel Region as a Canadian climate leader. Supporting our residents as they transition towards EVs is just one of the ways we're taking action on the climate file as we build a community for life."
Davinder Valeri, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
"Peel Region is proud to partner with the federal government, our local municipalities and conservation authorities to advance greening our fleets and enable members of our community to consider an EV as their next vehicle. Working together is essential to address the climate emergency, and enabling the deployment of more chargers will be critical in the coming years to ensure equitable access to EVs for all vehicle drivers."
Christine Tu, Director of the Office of Climate Change and Energy Management
