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  • Electrify Canada Opens First New Location in Years in Ontario

    Electrify Canada Opens First New Location in Years in Ontario

    Electrify Canada has blessed Ontario with a long-overdue fast-charging site in Owen Sound — the first new location in years for the network in the province. Fortunately, they chose a spot that genuinely needed coverage, making this the fastest charger in the area.

    The new site includes:

    For EV drivers (other than Tesla drivers, since there’s already a Supercharger in town) across Grey Bruce County and the Georgian Bay area, this station fills a huge gap in fast-charging coverage. Until now, longer trips through the region could feel like rolling the dice on range — especially for visitors heading up to Tobermory.

    With this move, Electrify Canada is showing it hasn’t completely ghosted Ontario expansion. Still, their overall ambitions remain questionable. This Owen Sound site, for example, has been under construction since 2022. Meanwhile, major travel corridors remain uncovered: there’s still nothing in Muskoka, Huntsville, Parry Sound, or northern Ontario. Even busy routes like Kingston–Oshawa and Hamilton–Niagara Falls are ignored.

    The hope is that Owen Sound marks a turning point rather than a one-off. Canada’s growing EV fleet needs more than Tesla’s mushrooming Supercharger network — and Electrify Canada still has a big role to play if it wants to stay relevant.

    It’s also worth noting that Electrify Canada is one of the most expensive charging networks in the province, at $0.79/kWh (including tax). By comparison, Tesla’s Supercharger in town costs $0.46/kWh (Tesla lists prices with tax included). For Tesla drivers, Electrify Canada would cost almost twice as much. At present, Electrify Canada appears to have little interest in competing on price or attracting a wider customer base. For most drivers, this station should be treated as an emergency option given the steep rates — unless the company reconsiders its pricing strategy in the future..

  • Model 3s Sold in Canada Come With Free Lifetime Supercharging

    Model 3s Sold in Canada Come With Free Lifetime Supercharging

    Back in August, Tesla added a rare perk for Canadian buyers: lifetime free Supercharging on in-inventory Model 3s.

    What the deal looks like

    Pick up a Model 3 that’s already in Tesla’s Canadian inventory (demo cars count too) and you’ll get unlimited lifetime Supercharging included. That means any Tesla Supercharger in North America is fair game — whether you’re driving across Ontario or road-tripping down the U.S. East Coast.

    The fine print:

    • Works for your account only (not transferable if you sell the car).
    • Personal use is fine, but using it for rideshare or delivery? Tesla could pull the perk.
    • Not offered on custom factory orders, just what’s in stock.

    Why is Tesla offering this perk?

    Tesla hasn’t been moving many Model 3s lately, especially given how the brand is currently perceived in Canada. Free lifetime Supercharging helps clear inventory while making the Model 3 more attractive compared to rivals.

    How Much Could You Save?

    Supercharging prices in Canada and the U.S. vary, but $0.33–$0.42 CAD per kWh is a fair ballpark.

    Let’s run a quick example:

    • Typical annual driving: 20,000 km
    • Average Model 3 efficiency: ~150 Wh/km (0.15 kWh/km)
    • Energy used per year: ~3,000 kWh

    If you relied mostly on Superchargers, that’s:

    3,000 kWh × $0.38 CAD = ~$1,140 per year

    Stretch that over 8 years of ownership and you’re looking at roughly $9,000 in fuel savings — and that’s before electricity rates creep up.

    Realistically, most owners mix home charging with road trip charging, so maybe you only save half that. Even then, ~$4,500 CAD is nothing to sneeze at.

    Good deal?

    All colors are also included/free for in inventory Model 3s. If you are considering a Model 3, this might be a good time to pick one up.

  • Canada’s Largest Supercharger Site Is Almost Complete!

    Canada’s Largest Supercharger Site Is Almost Complete!

    Ajax, Ontario will soon be home to Canada’s largest Supercharger site, featuring 44 V4 stalls. Construction, which began in May 2025, is now in its final phase. Crews are completing inspections, utility connections, and last-minute site work before the station can officially open.

    JML Electric, the contractor responsible for building the site, has been documenting progress on Instagram throughout the year.

    Construction Timeline (via JML Electric):

    May 29, 2025

    June 5, 2025

    June 8, 2025

    June 20, 2025

    August 10, 2025

    August 11, 2025

    August 13, 2025

    August 15, 2025

    August 18, 2025

    August 20, 2025

    August 21, 2025

    August 26, 2025

    What’s Next

    Tesla had previously listed Ajax among the Supercharger sites planned to open in 2025. However, even after construction wraps up, final activation can depend on local utilities, sometimes delaying a launch by several months or more.

    Still, if all goes well, the Ajax Supercharger should be operational by the end of 2025.

  • IVY – Canada’s Worst Charging Network

    IVY – Canada’s Worst Charging Network

    British Columbia has BC Hydro EV, Quebec has Electric Circuit, and unfortunately, Ontario has IVY. Like poison ivy, it leaves you irritated and wondering why you even went near it in the first place.

    IVY is a joint venture between Hydro One (majority-owned by the Province of Ontario) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG), a provincial crown corporation. In theory, these companies should have everything they need to build a great network. Yet somehow, IVY’s charging stations manage to have almost nothing going for them.

    1. The Pricing is Ridiculous. $0.62 per kWh.
      • At $0.62 per kWh, IVY is essentially the most expensive network in Ontario, with the possible exception of Electrify Canada. However, Electrify Canada offers a subscription that reduces the price to below $0.62/kWh, and in Toronto, even without a subscription, it’s cheaper than IVY.
      • When something is expensive, it should at least deliver a good experience. But IVY manages to be expensive, unreliable, and frustrating.
    2. They Are Unreliable
      • The comments on PlugShare speak for themselves. Users frequently report issues with broken chargers, poor customer service, and failed charging sessions.:
    3. Many Chargers Are Only Rated For 50 kW
      • Many, if not most, of IVY’s chargers or dispensers max out at just 50 kW. In today’s EV market, where faster charging speeds are becoming the norm, this is unacceptably slow.
    4. Chargers Labeled 100+ kW Rarely Deliver Those Speeds
      • Even chargers labeled as 100 kW or higher often fail to deliver anywhere near their advertised speeds. For instance, on a 100 kW charger, my Tesla—one of the most popular EVs in Ontario—typically only reaches 66 kW. On one rare occasion, I managed to hit 88 kW.
      • This was with a preconditioned battery and a low state of charge, yet IVY still underperformed.

    A History of Decline

    Unfortunately, IVY doesn’t seem to be improving. In fact, it used to be cheaper to charge when they billed by the minute instead of per kWh. Back then, the network was far more affordable.

    What Needs to Change

    IVY desperately needs a management overhaul and a complete rethink of its approach to EV charging. If the Province of Ontario genuinely wants to encourage EV ownership, this is not the way to do it.

  • Ontario’s First V4 Supercharger Opens

    Ontario’s First V4 Supercharger Opens

    The first V4 Supercharger in Ontario has officially opened in Ingersoll, ON, featuring 16 dispensers. However, V3 power cabinets are being used at this site, limiting the maximum output to 250 kW per dispenser. This location stands out as one of the fastest-built and activated Supercharger sites in Ontario in recent years.

    Typically, it takes many months—sometimes over a year—for a Supercharger site to become operational. In contrast, this site was first listed as under construction on November 12, 2024, and went live just over two months later.

    Charging costs at this location are notably high: Tesla owners are charged $0.67 CAD per kWh, while non-Tesla EVs pay $0.90 CAD per kWh. As of now, the Tesla app indicates that 4 out of the 16 stalls are out of order.

    Superchargers along this stretch of highway are frequently busy, making this new location a welcome addition. It is expected to help alleviate some of the congestion at the London, ON Supercharger.

  • L3/Fast Charging costs in Toronto

    L3/Fast Charging costs in Toronto

    Understanding charging costs at various stations/brands can be a challenge, as prices depend on factors like station type, charging speed, and provider policies. Here’s a breakdown of charging costs at some of the most popular networks in Toronto:

    Superchargers

    Most Superchargers in the city cost $0.44/kWh while some locations have time of day pricing ranging from $0.26/kWh to $0.60/kWh.

    Flo

    Flo stations usually cost around $20/h and provide 50 kW. This ends up being around $0.40/kWh.

    Jule

    All their locations charge a $1 connection fee and then either charge a per minute or per kW fee. Per kWh it’s $0.50 and per minute it ranges between $0.37-$0.50 per minute.

    Green P/Chargepoint/Flo

    Green P has offers chargers through both Chargepoint and Flo at many of their locations at $15/h. Very reasonable price, but some locations are in paid parking lots.

    Petro Canada

    $0.50/minute – a great deal for fast charging cars.

    Electrify Canada

    $0.60/kWh – Expensive and few locations

    Shell

    $0.50/kWh

    IVY

    $0.62/kWh – Most expensive, unreliable, and slow.