New electric vehicle charging stations are planned for several rest areas in northern Ontario.
The provincial government has identified 15 locations.
They include rest areas at the Ontario-Manitoba border, Argon Park near Upsala, Klotz Lake near Longlac and Terrace Bay Rest Area.
The province is now accepting applications to build and operate the units.
The successful bidder would be responsible for the design and installation of the charging infrastructure and its operation and maintenance for at least five years.
“Ontario’s future is electric, and our government is making it easier than ever to own and operate an EV in Ontario while attracting billions of dollars in investments and creating tens of thousands of well-paying jobs in the process,” states Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation.
“We’re increasing access to electric vehicle charging stations – particularly in rural and northern communities – so we can help more drivers go electric with confidence.”
The province wants the new stations ready for use by 2025.
Currently, there are approximately 3,550 public EV charging stations situated across the province.
