Huntsville is installing six charging ports in the heart of downtown with the help of Lakeland Solutions.
Town officials say the stations will be in the Public Parking lot at 11 High Street, behind the Civic Centre (Town Hall & Algonquin Theatre).
According to the town, this is a new addition to the Lakeland EV CHARGING network that spans the Districts of Muskoka & Parry Sound. They add the chargers work with all EV models though Tesla vehicles will need the CCS/NACS adapter.
“Not only is this the first EV charging station in the heart of downtown Huntsville but also the fastest option available in the town for non-Tesla EV drivers,” say town officials.
They say with the 30kW charger, drivers can explore downtown Huntsville while charging or opt for the 180kW charger to gain 100 km of range in 10 minutes.
“We know that a pain point for EV drivers is having confidence that chargers are working when they need them,” says Peter Ewald, Manager at Lakeland Solutions. “As a Muskoka-based company, we want drivers to feel confident choosing the Lakeland EV Charging network, knowing we’re nearby and committed to their needs – it’s in our nature.”
Huntsville’s Mayor, Nancy Alcock, is thrilled to reach this milestone, which aligns with a key pillar of the Town’s Strategic Plan.
“Our Strategic Plan’s Protected Natural Environment pillar emphasizes taking action on climate change and preserving the Town’s natural heritage,” says Alcock. “The installation of this new EV charging station in a highly visited area encourages the use of electric vehicles, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and significantly lowering our Town’s carbon footprint.”
The initiative is funded in part through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), which has provided funding to support the installation of 40 public Lakeland EV Charging stations in Ontario.
