Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing. We're charging forward in support of the transition to low-emission vehicles by adding EV chargers in high-traffic public locations.
Locations
In 2023, we installed four level 2 chargers, each with 8.3 kW capacity, in Medicine Hat's Towne Square at 603 First Street SE.
We chose Towne Square for our first install because it is a high use, well illuminated lot that is always open to the public. We’ll continue to seek out and commit funding to build out our public EV charging network from here.
- Grayson Mauch, Director of Utility Distribution Systems
Funding for this project was provided by the SouthGrow Regional Initiative (SGRI), in partnership with the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
603 First Street SE
- Four level 2 charging ports
- 8.3 kW capacity
Cost: $2 per hour through Hypercharge
Drivers are not subject to Hot Spot parking fees while hooked up to an EV charger.
PlugShare is a community-based tool that guides users to available charging locations around the world. The PlugShare app is free to use.
Frequently asked questions
| How can I locate a charging station? |
| View PlugShare's charging station map to see available charging station networks in Alberta and across North America, including the ones at Towne Square. |
| Do I have to pay for parking while charging my vehicle? |
| No. Drivers who are hooked up to EV chargers are not subject to Hot Spot parking fees. |
| How long will it take to charge my Electric Vehicle? |
| Depending on the vehicle, Level 2 charging can fully charge an EV within 5-10 hours for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and 2-4 hours for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). |