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  • Tobermory, Ontario is Finally Getting a Tesla Supercharger

    Tobermory, Ontario is Finally Getting a Tesla Supercharger

    Tobermory, Ontario—one of Canada’s most popular summer tourist destinations at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula—is officially getting a Tesla Supercharger.

    Tesla has just announced the winning locations for its latest Supercharger voting round:

    Two other Canadian locations were also announced in this round: Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, and Mont-Laurier, Quebec.

    A Long-Awaited Upgrade for Bruce Peninsula Road Trips

    As anyone who has driven an EV up to Bruce Peninsula National Park or taken the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island knows, fast charging in the area has been notoriously limited.

    Currently, the closest Tesla Supercharger is located in Owen Sound, around 110 km south. That location is an older V2 charger capped at 150 kW, which cannot charge non-Tesla vehicles.

    Tobermory does have a recently installed third-party DC Fast Charger, but options are severely constrained. That station maxes out at 120 kW and carries a heavy price tag of $0.65/kWh plus a $2.50 connection fee—a steep rate driven largely by the complete lack of local competition.

    What to Expect on the Timeline

    While winning the official community vote is great news for EV drivers in Ontario, it is worth keeping realistic timelines in mind. Historically, locations that win Tesla’s voting rounds can take anywhere from 1 to 2+ years to navigate site acquisition, utility connections, permitting, and construction. However, given Tobermory’s heavy seasonal traffic, hopefully Tesla prioritizes this site for a quicker opening.

  • Updates on Canada’s Upcoming Largest Supercharger Site

    Updates on Canada’s Upcoming Largest Supercharger Site

    Construction started in May 2025, and nine months later, the site is still not open. It was supposed to open on January 23, 2026, but has been delayed because of ongoing issues with the local utility provider, Elexicon Energy.

    It’s disappointing that despite it being months since we posted about this site nearing completion, it’s still sitting idle.

    This is what it looked like then:

    This is what it looks like now (photos taken Feb 17, 2026). Site is covered in snow and still fenced up:

    We’ve learned a few new things, though. This site is Starlink-connected:

    And it will feature multiple accessible parking spots:

    Over the winter, on cold days, the older, smaller existing Supercharger nearby was running well beyond capacity. This new site is badly needed, and hopefully, Elexicon Energy can speed things up and finally get it energized.

  • 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..

  • 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.

  • 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.