City of Markham welcomes 22 new electric vehicle charging stations

MARKHAM, ON – May 31, 2022 – Dedicated to reducing emissions caused by traditional motor vehicles, the City of Markham, in partnership with Alectra Energy Services and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), has installed 22 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the City.

The 22 new charging stations located across the City will allow EV drivers to more easily charge their EVs, and help reduce battery range anxiety. This initiative is funded through Alectra Energy Services and NRCan, as part of their Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).

"Adding 22 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations across Markham is big boost to the City of Markham’s Municipal Energy Plan – Getting to Zero," says Markham Mayor, Frank Scarpitti. "We are aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This partnership will allow the City to host the EV infrastructure at no cost to the City while offering market based rates for EV users. Thanks to our partners, Alectra Energy Services and Natural Resources Canada, for their leadership and support of this great initiative."

“The City of Markham has a long and successful partnership with Alectra Utilities working together to bring electric vehicle charging stations to the community,” says Graham Seaman, Director, Sustainability and Asset Management. “In 2014, the transportation sector produced 33% of Markham’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Markham takes an entrepreneurial approach when prioritizing local climate mitigation strategies and supporting residents in making the switch to green technologies. We look forward to continuing this partnership with Alectra and on other projects to achieve the City’s overall goal of net zero emissions by 2050.”

The new locations are in addition to the stations found in the parking lot of the Civic Centre. You can find the new EV charging stations at:

• Angus Glen Community Centre - 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East (4 EV charging points)

• Crosby Community Centre - 210 Main Street (2 EV charging points)

• Markham Museum - 9350 Markham Rd (2 EV charging points)

• PanAm Centre - 16 Main Street Unionville (4 EV charging points)

• Thornhill Community Centre - 7755 Bayview Avenue (4 EV charging points)

• Aaniin Community Centre - 5665 14th Avenue (4 EV charging points)

• Markham Village Community Centre - 6041 Highway 7 (2 EV charging points)

EV drivers can check charger location and availability using ChargeHub, PlugShare or FLOnetwork mobile apps.

To learn more about Markham’s EV charging stations, visit markham.ca/ElectricVehicles

Markham’s Contact Centre continues to respond to inquiries about municipal services and programs at customerservice@markham.ca and 905.477.5530, Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.

For more information and updates about COVID-19 and affected City services, visit markham.ca/covid19.

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At mayorscarpitti@markham.ca.

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About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 356,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 headquartered companies and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.

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