NT Energy has opened public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in both Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Smith. Along with the previously announced charging station in Hay River, these new stations are part of an EV corridor that will eventually run from Yellowknife to the NWT/Alberta Border. Funding for the projects is being provided by the federal and territorial governments.
Both charging stations include two Level 3 chargers and two Level 2 chargers. Access is available to the charging stations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To encourage users to move their vehicles to free up the spaces after charging is complete, there will be a cost for idling in any of the charging spots.
The charging station in Behchokǫ̀ is located at 400 Kay Tay Whee Tili, adjacent to the K Gocho Sportsplex Complex, while the station in Fort Smith is located at 81 King Street, in the parking lot of the Recreation and Community Centre.
Following a pricing model that was used in Hay River and has been used in other jurisdictions, NT Energy has set an hourly rate of $6/hour for Level 2 charging and $33/hour for Level 3 charging in both communities. The Level 3 chargers can supply up to 100 kilowatts, and the Level 2 chargers can supply up to 19.2 kilowatts. The fees will be billed in one-minute increments. Once the chargers have been operational for two years, the actual consumption, usage and operating costs will be reviewed and rates modified accordingly, if necessary.
NT Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of NT Hydro, which in turn is 100 percent owned by the Government of the Northwest Territories. It is a sister company of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and engages in projects and initiatives, which are separate from NTPC activities regulated by the NWT Public Utilities Board.
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"The addition of two more EV Charging Station on the highways between Yellowknife and the Alberta/NWT border brings the idea of an EV corridor closer to reality."
Cory Strang, President and CEO of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation
Quick Facts
- NT Energy opened its first EV charging station in Hay River in October 2024. A charging station at Buffalo Junction will open later this year.
- All NT Energy EV stations will be maintained by FLO.
- The FLO network is a subsidiary of Quebec-based AddÉnergie. It has one of Canada's largest charging infrastructure footprints, with more than 80,000 fast and Level 2 charging stations deployed at public, private and residential locations.
- Payment for using one of the charging units is completed through the FLO mobile app or by credit card.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Doug Prendergast
Northwest Territories Power Corporation
867-874-5202
dprendergast@ntpc.com
