Electric vehicle charging for businesses
We’re committed to supporting the electrification of transportation in Ottawa and beyond. Whether you’re managing a commercial fleet, installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers at a multi-unit residential building or developing a public charging site, we offer the tools, guidance and expertise to help your project succeed.
Electric vehicle charging connection process
We offer a streamlined process for non-residential customers installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) like Level 2 or Level 3 EV chargers, including:
- Public charging stations (e.g., retail, restaurants, campuses, municipal lots)
- Workplace charging for employee vehicles
- Multi-unit residential charging
- Commercial fleet charging
Our EVSE connection process will guide you from planning to energization:
Preliminary consultation
Submit an EV Preliminary Consultation Information Request (EVPCIR) to start your project. We will assess thel feasibility of your EV charging installation and provide guidance within 15 calendar days.
Submit connection request
Submit a formal connection application for a more detailed technical review.
Information review
Our team will review your connection request to determine system requirements, timelines and constraints.
Offer to Connect
If the project is feasible, we will issue an Offer to Connect (OTC), outlining the scope of work, responsibilities, costs and terms.
Project development and construction
Once the OTC is accepted, construction and installation can begin.
Energization
Following approvals and inspections, we will energize the EVSE connection.
Final economic evaluation
If system expansion was required, we will conduct a final evaluation to confirm actual costs. If no expansion was needed, the project will be formally closed.
Key resources:
See the following technical resources for more guidance:
Electric vehicle charging rate
If you own or operate a commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging station, you may be eligible for the Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) rate.
This electricity transmission rate (included in the delivery charge) is designed specifically for eligible EV charging stations in Ontario to better align the transmission costs of serving EV chargers with low load factors.
It reduces the Retail Transmission Service Rates (RTSRs) paid by participating EV charging station owners or operators.
The EVC rate will be updated regularly, based on Ontario's Uniform Transmission Rates (UTRs), which collect transmitter revenue and charge wholesale market participants, including electricity distributors, such as Hydro Ottawa.
