TORONTO, April 20,
2022 /CNW/ - In celebration of Earth Day on
Friday, April 22, Ivy Charging
Network is inviting EV drivers to charge for free at any of its
fast-charging Charge & Go or level 2 Park & Charge
locations. Free charging at one of Ontario's largest, most connected networks
starts at midnight on April 22 and
will be available for 24 hours.
Ivy is working to advance the electrification of the
transportation sector by providing simple, intuitive, and reliable
EV charging infrastructure solutions that connect EV drivers to the
people and places that matter most. Once complete, the charging
network will connect Ontario from north to south and east
to west with sustainable charging infrastructure that will help
support drivers make the switch to a zero emission vehicle.
EV drivers across the province can use Ivy's app or
PlugShare to find a reliable and convenient location across
Ivy's network.
Quick facts:
- Charge & Go, Ivy's fast-charger network, offers charging
speeds of up to 150 kWs, delivering up to a 100 km charge in 10
minutes.
- Park & Charge, Ivy's level 2 charging network, offers
community-based chargers for EV drivers who are not in a rush.
Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between two of
North America's largest clean
energy leaders, Hydro One Limited (Hydro One) and Ontario Power
Generation (OPG). Natural Resources Canada, through its
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, provided repayable
contributions to Hydro One and OPG to help build Ivy.
Quotes
"To celebrate Earth Day, we want to thank EV drivers for
supporting a cleaner future and charging with Ivy by offering them
free charging throughout the day. By alleviating range anxiety and
providing EV drivers with an easy and reliable charging experience
at convenient locations, we hope more drivers will make the switch
to an electric vehicle," said Michael Kitchen, General
Manager, Ivy Charging Network.
"On Earth Day, it is important to consider what we can each do
to protect the environment and reduce harmful greenhouse emissions
in our communities and neighbourhoods. That's why the federal
government has been working with companies, like Ivy Charging
Networks, to make it easier than ever to switch to a zero emission
vehicle by building reliable and accessible charging stations
across Canada. It's initiatives
like this that that will help put Canadians in the drivers seat on
the road to a net zero future," said the Honourable Jonathan
Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources.
"Our government applauds Ivy Charging Network's initiative to
support EV drivers on Earth Day, with free charging at their Charge
& Go, and Park & Charge stations." said Minister
Todd Smith, Minister of Energy. "As
Ivy builds out its network of chargers across the province it's
supporting the growing EV market and the historic investments made
in our province's rapidly expanding EV manufacturing sector."
"Earth Day is a time to reflect on how we can protect our
environment and offering free charging to electric vehicle drivers
is a fantastic opportunity for drivers to get out and explore the
nature around them. And with Ivy being one of the largest charging
networks in northern Ontario, we
believe this is a great opportunity to #wanderON," said
Devin Arthur, Chapter President, EV
Society – Greater Sudbury.
About Ivy Charging
Network:
Ivy Charging Network is building one of Ontario's largest and most connected electric
vehicle charging networks through its Charge & Go level 3 and
Park & Charge level 2 networks. The company opened its first
Charge & Go location in 2019 and once complete, will connect
Ontario from north to south and
east to west. Each Charge & Go and Park & Charge location
have multiple chargers all designed to make charging easy, reliable
and seamless. Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between Hydro
One and Ontario Power Generation with additional funding provided
by Natural Resources Canada.
Our website is ivycharge.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram
Twitter @ivycharge and LinkedIn at Ivy Charging Network.
SOURCE Ivy Charging Network