Electric Vehicle Charging Rate
If you own or operate a commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging station, you may be eligible for the new Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) Rate.
The EVC Rate is an electricity delivery rate designed specifically for eligible EV charging stations in Ontario to better reflect the transmission costs of serving EV chargers with low load factors. It reduces the Retail Transmission Service Rates (RTSRs) paid by participating EV charging stations.
Who is considered a “customer” under the EVC Rate?
A “customer” refers to the owner or operator of an EV charging station whose facilities are connected to or are intended to be connected to an electricity distributor’s distribution system. It does not refer to the end-user of the EV charging service, such as the driver of a vehicle that uses the EV charging station.
Who is eligible for the EVC Rate?
EV charging stations must meet each of the following criteria to participate in the EVC Rate:
- Have at least one Direct Current Fast Charger,
- At least 90% of total monthly peak demand must be for EV charging,
- Monthly peak demand must be between 50 kW and 4,999 kW,
- 12-month average load factor must be 20% or less,
- Must not primarily service commercial/public sector EV fleets,
- Any Distributed Energy Resource behind the account’s meter must not exceed the station’s annual peak demand.
How do I apply for the EVC Rate?
Download and complete the opt-in form below and send it to [email protected].