1,250 public electric vehicle charging stations
Roughly 1,250 public electric vehicle charging stations are usually in operation in Québec, including in excess of seventy 400-volt fast-charging stations. Four Tesla fast-charging stations can be found. All of the public electric vehicle charging stations encourage the owners of electric vehicles to more readily plan travel and long trips.
In October 2012, the Québec-based company AddÉnergie launched VERnetwork, a network of charging stations for rechargeable electric vehicles. In June 2016, VERnetwork continues to be renamed Flo.This network comprised around 325 240-volt charging stations in Québec.
Flo is usually well established in British Columbia in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Rate: The usage fees change from one station to a new based on the policies of local charging station operators. An hourly rate dependant on use usually applies, e.g. $1 by the hour of use, however some stations offer free charging. You must first register with all the network. CAA-Québec provides tech support, and that is available at all times.
Flo website: flo.ca/on-the-go Cet hyperlien s'ouvrira dans une nouvelle fenêtre
There are lots of maps online to assist you locate public charging stations easily. They are available as websites or mobile apps. It may be worth consulting some maps before planning for a long trip.
Given how quick new stations are sprouting up and the differences in their terms people, keeping this sort of reference site updated is definitely an ambitious undertaking. The providers of such maps depend on station operators and users to enable them to gather and ensure information.
Mobile applications may help you find a charging station and then use it as well as explain to you how to replenish banking account:
