Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Public Use Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Notice: As of December 5, 2023 the Level 3 charging station has broken and been removed. There is no timeline for replacement. Contact sustainability@markham.ca with questions.

In 2014, the transportation sector produced 33% of Markham’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Markham takes an entrepreneurial approach when prioritizing local climate mitigation strategies and supporting residents in making the switch to green technologies.

The City is proud to host 24 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for public use. Most recently, the City worked in partnership with Alectra Energy Services and Natural Resources Canada to deploy 22 Level 2 EV charging stations across local community centres and public spaces. Level 2 chargers offer full charges to vehicles in 4+ hours.

The new EV charging stations can be found at the following locations:

Angus Glen Community Centre (4 EV charging points)
Crosby Community Centre (2 EV charging points)
Markham Museum (2 EV charging points)
PanAm Centre (4 EV charging points)
Thornhill Community Centre (4 EV charging points)
Aaniin Community Centre (4 EV charging points)
Markham Village Community Centre (2 EV charging points)

EV owners who live in Markham or are just passing through can enjoy the convenience of high-speed charging at the Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Blvd.). The unit is located within minutes of Markham Centre – the City’s developing downtown core – and steps away from the Markham Town Square outdoor shopping mall and Markham Hilton Suites.

In addition, the City is proud to be the first municipality in Ontario to host a Level 3 EV charging station, which offers an 80% charge in 30 minutes at an affordable price.

To find your nearest charging station, visit ChargeHub or PlugShare.

Commercial charging rates apply.

Read more about this program in the article "Revving Up — Markham Pilots Electric Vehicle Charging Station" by Maryam Mirza / NRU Publishing (PDF).

How to Use a Charging Station

To use the High Speed Electric Vehicle Charging Station, users must be a member of the FLOnetwork – one of the largest charging networks in Canada.

Users can sign up for a FLO card (charges apply) or download the free mobile app at the App Store or Google Play.

Become a FLOnetwork member now

Level 2 Charging (right station) – provides a full charge in 4+ hours. There is a 4 hour limit

Cost: $1.50/h, billed per minute

Location

Markham Civic Centre Parking Lot

101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham Ontario, L3R 9W3

2.6 kilometres north of Highway 407 ETR via Warden Avenue
3.2 kilometres east of the Highway 404 via Highway 7

Amenities Nearby

Markham Civic Centre Parking Lot
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3

Customer Service

Due to COVID-19, there is limited access to the Civic Centre. Please enter through the Thornhill doors and check in with the Security desk.

Hours

Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM (excluding statutory holidays)
Extended Contact Centre and Cash Counter hours until 7 PM every Thursday

In-person payments for property tax, Alectra bill, York Region Transit tickets, parking infraction tickets (located at the Thornhill Doors)
Contact Centre municipal service inquiries (located at the Unionville Doors)
Information Markham inquiries (located at the Main Entrance)