ROAD TRIP READY ENERGY

We’re helping EV drivers get rolling across this great province. After all, road trips are all about recharging.

By early 2021, our network of 14 charging locations from St. John’s to Port aux Basques will enable EV users to drive across the island without having to worry about where to plug in next.

We’re charged up about this project for many reasons, but most importantly, it’s about increasing EV use in the province while contributing to lower emissions and helping protect our environment for future generations. The best part about driving electric here in Newfoundland and Labrador is that most of our power comes from clean, renewable sources such as hydroelectricity and wind. By making the switch, you can support a more sustainable future in our province.

Getting started with the EV charging network

The electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the first phase of the provincial network are made by ChargePoint. To use these chargers, you'll need to sign up for a free ChargePoint account, and have a ChargePoint card or a mobile device with the ChargePoint app installed.

To see which chargers are ready for use and start planning your route, click here or visit the ChargePoint app.

Selecting a charger

You can expect an efficient charge with the power to fast-charge your EV to 80% in under an hour – seeing you back on the road in no time! Each of the 14 charging stations has:

A 62.5kW Direct Current Fast Charger where you can charge your EV with about 100 km of range every 15 minutes. That’s enough power to fast-charge most EVs to 80% in less than an hour.

Level 3 Chargers – ChargePoint Express 250

62.5 kW charging ability – 25% faster than standard Level 3 chargers
Full integration with the ChargePoint mobile app: drivers can locate stations, instantly begin charging, check their charging status, and track their charging activity over time
Large touch screen display and LED display which easily shows drivers a charger’s current availability
Includes two plug types: CCS and CHAdeMO

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A Level 2 charger where EVs can charge approximately 40 km of range per hour.

Level 2 Chargers – CT4000

7.2kW charging speed
Full integration with the ChargePoint mobile app: drivers can locate stations, instantly begin charging, check their charging status, and track their charging activity over time
LCD screen for instructions and driver feedback
Includes one J1772 plug which can charge any EV

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Charging

TAP IN

Hold your mobile device or ChargePoint card on the reader symbol, or click on the ‘Start Charge’ button in your ChargePoint app.

LIFT THE CONNECTOR

Push the button on the connector to lift it out of the holster.

PLUG IN

Plug the connector into the EV to start charging.

DO YOUR THING

Go about your day as your EV charges! ChargePoint will notify you when your car is done charging.

Tap Out

Hold your mobile device or ChargePoint card to end the session and unplug the connector.

Learn more about how to use a ChargePoint charger on ChargePoint’s website.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will it cost to charge my EV at one of the stations?

For Level 3 chargers (62.5 kW) the cost to charge will be $15/hour. For Level 2 chargers (7.2 kW) the cost to charge will be $1.50/hour. Partial hours will be billed per minute (on a prorated basis). These rates are comparable to the cost to charge on other networks in Atlantic Canada.

You will receive a notification from the ChargePoint App when your vehicle is charged, and you will then have 10 minutes to unplug and move your vehicle. After the 10 minute period, users will continue to be charged at the same price until they disconnect from the charger. To help ensure chargers are available for other users, we encourage you to move your EV as soon as charging is complete.

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