55 E.V. Chargers Installed From Nanaimo To Campbell River

The Community Energy Association Mid-Island Charging Network is now live, and 55 Level two chargers have been installed in 13 communities from Nanaimo to Campbell River.

The City of Campbell River is a partner in the multi-year project, facilitated by the Community Energy Association and with the funding support of the Province of BC and the Government of Canada.

The partnership developed between Mid-Island communities demonstrates collaborative leadership on addressing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation while supporting economic development and enhancing tourism opportunities.

The initiative is proudly supported by funding partners who share the clean transportation vision: The Province of BC, the participating communities, and the Government of Canada.

This region-wide EV initiative is a unique opportunity to build an effective network and represents a major infrastructure investment in Central Vancouver Island. Furthermore, it will substantively:

• Increase tourism by electric vehicle drivers to the region
• Address the gap of Level 2 EVSE in the region
• Facilitate the transition to low-emission vehicle ownership locally
• Support market transformation of vehicle purchases
• Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.

As part of this network, the City has one new level two charger at the Willow Point Sportsplex in Campbell River, to support tourism and economic development in the community.

The level 2 charger is free for the first 30 minutes and $2.00/hour thereafter.