EV Charging Surge in Canada?

Why It Matters

Cheaper, more reliable fast‑charging removes a key barrier to EV adoption, accelerating Canada’s transition to electric mobility.

Key Takeaways

• Canada nearing 10,000 fast‑charging ports, 30% annual growth
• Ontario, Quebec, BC hold 85% of Canadian charging ports
• Fast‑charging rates average 48¢/kWh, cheaper than U.S. rates
• Major networks include Tesla, Hydro‑Québec’s Circuit Electrique, FLO, ChargePoint
• Newer stations offer 150‑400 kW chargers, reducing stop times

Summary

The video examines Canada’s fast‑charging landscape, showing near‑10,000 ports nationwide as of March 2026 and a 30 % yearly expansion since 2020.

Most charging still occurs at home, but public fast chargers are crucial for road‑trippers and apartment dwellers. Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia host roughly 85 % of the ports, with 2,700 locations offering rapid service. Prices average 48 ¢ / kWh—significantly lower than the U.S. 72 ¢ / kWh—and vary from 40 ¢ in BC to 70 ¢ in Alberta.

Tesla remains the largest network, followed by Hydro‑Québec’s Circuit Electrique, FLO and ChargePoint. Operators cite project economics, utility connections, permitting and seasonal construction as barriers, while newer sites are deploying 150‑200 kW chargers and even 300‑400 kW units to cut recharge times to 15‑20 minutes.

The rapid rollout improves reliability and driver confidence, supporting broader EV adoption and encouraging policymakers to address remaining gaps in secondary highways and pricing disparities.

Original Description

EV charging in Canada is growing fast—but is the charging network keeping up?

From rapid expansion of DC fast chargers to ongoing reliability challenges, the real story behind EV charging infrastructure may surprise you.

In this episode of Canada Talks Electric Cars, we sit down with Scott Sharabura to break down the current state of EV charging infrastructure in Canada—what’s working, what isn’t, and what drivers should expect next.

Scott brings firsthand experience from building one of Canada’s largest public EV fast charging networks. This is a practical, data-informed look at EV charging—from deployment and utilization to reliability and long-term outlook.

Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro Tim Burrows

00:28 - Scott Sharabura begins presentation

00:48 - Current state of Public Fast Charging

02:41 - Map overview of Fast Charger locations

03:12 - Fast Charging ports by region

04:29 - List of Fast Charging networks ranked on size - Canada

06:02 - List of Fast Charging networks ranked on size - USA

06:57 - Cost to Fast Charge by region

08:47 - Challenges

10:55 - Trends to watch for

14:30 - Summary

14:52 - Outro

If you’re considering an electric vehicle—or already driving one—this conversation will help you better understand how charging is evolving across Canada.

About Scott Sharabura:

Founder, Sharabura EV Infrastructure Advisors

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sharabura/

What you’ll learn:

How fast EV charging infrastructure is expanding in Canada

The difference between charger uptime and driver success rate

Why some EV chargers fail—and how to improve reliability

Real-world challenges with EV charging networks

What the future of EV charging looks like in Canada

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