BRITISH COLUMBIA – Parkland Corporation (TSX: PKI) has secured support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Government of British Columbia to build one of Western Canada’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle (“EV”) charging networks.
Strategically located across the Company’s existing Chevron and ON the RUN retail portfolio between Vancouver Island and Calgary, Parkland’s ON the RUN EV charging network will nearly triple Metro Vancouver’s ultra-fast EV charging locations. Customer benefits will include:
- Convenient: Located on highways and in major destinations across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and into Alberta, our ON the RUN ultra-fast chargers will be strategically located at intervals that help eliminate range anxiety for our customers.
- Efficient: Delivering an up to 200-kilowatt charge, Parkland’s ON the RUN ultra-fast chargers are on an open network, capable of charging most EV models within 20-30 minutes.
- Experience: To help customers make the most of every stop, locations will be staffed, feature an ON the RUN convenience store and most will have a Triple O’s restaurant. Customers will benefit from an integrated digital experience through the JOURNIE™ rewards app and washrooms will be upgraded.
“British Columbia leads the way in North American EV adoption, making the province a natural starting point for our ultra-fast charging network,” said Darren Smart, Parkland’s Senior Vice-President of Energy Transition and Corporate Development. “With support from NRCan and the Government of British Columbia, we are doubling the size of our previously announced ultra-fast network, from 25 to 50 locations. Our network will help eliminate range anxiety for EV drivers and by offering high-quality convenience and food choices, we aim to deliver industry leading customer amenities and experiences.”
NRCan provided a $5 million grant through its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program and the Government of British Columbia provided over $1.8 million for the project.
Each ON the RUN charging location will feature two or four charging ports. With several sites already operational, Parkland expects to largely complete its initial 25 charging locations by the end of 2022, and the remaining 25 locations in early 2024.
Parkland is an international fuel distributor and retailer with operations in 25 countries.
