We want to thank all our program participants who helped us gather valuable insights to help us improve the EV charging experience in Toronto. Be sure to check back soon for more information on upcoming initiatives designed to support EV drivers and enhance your charging experience.
About the pilot
Over the last two years, Toronto Hydro, in partnership with Plug'n Drive and Elocity Technologies Inc., installed a free Hyper Integrated Electric Vehicle (HIEV™) EVPlug (a smart charging device), on participants' properties. This smart device allowed customers to control their EV charging schedule using a mobile app.
The goals of this pilot were to:
- Understand EV charging patterns and behaviours in Toronto, including duration, frequency and time of charging
- Gather information to assist in the development of future programs and to offer increased support for EV drivers
- Provide EV charger owners access to monitor, schedule and control charging through a mobile app
- Encourage participation in the Demand Response and Demand Management Programs
- Understand grid impacts and EV charging demand
Qualifying for the pilot program
To qualify, you had to:
- Be a Toronto Hydro customer
- Drive an EV (BEV or PHEV) or plan to have one by May 1, 2022
- Have an indoor or outdoor EV charging station installed at your home or business that plugs into a 120V or 240V electrical outlet by May 1, 2022
- Have a Wi-Fi connection that reaches your EV charger location