Lakeshore Unveils Two New EV Charging Stations

On Earth Day, April 22, 2025, Lakeshore Council celebrated the unveiling of two new Electronic Vehicle charging stations, a project made possible through Aviva Canada’s Charged for Change initiative.

Members of Council and staff came together for an unveiling event and inaugural “plugging in” ceremony at Lakeview Park, home to one of the stations. The other charging station is located in the parking lot of the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. Each station can charge two vehicles at a time.

“What a great way to celebrate Earth Day,” said Mayor Tracey Bailey. “On behalf of Council and our residents, I’d like to thank Aviva Canada and Earth Day Canada for this grant. Lakeshore, along with communities across Canada, are lucky to have organizations like them to support environmental initiatives. We are thrilled to add these charging stations to two of our most popular parks and facilities.”

“We are thrilled to have been able to support the Municipality of Lakeshore with this project to bring EV infrastructure to residents and visitors alike! Aviva Canada and Earth Day Canada are committed to helping build a more sustainable future and one way of doing it is by taking steps to address the greenhouse gas emissions coming from the transportation sector and help accelerate the EV transition,” said Valérie Mallamo, Executive Director of Earth Day Canada.

The total cost of the two charging stations was approximately $130,000, with the grant covering $125,000. Since launch on April 9, the stations have seen significant usage by residents and visitors.

The charging stations can be accessed using the ChargePoint application. EV drivers can use the platform via website or smartphone application. The cost to charge a vehicle is $2 per hour.

Learn more about the project at Lakeshore.ca/ChargedForChange.