Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) run on motors partially or completely powered by electricity. EVs produce less air pollution and fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Richmond Hill supports the electrification of motor vehicles for the environmental benefits.  

City charge stations

There are two EV charge stations located in the public parking lot at our main Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver Creek Road) and one EV charge station located in the public parking lot at our Operations Centre (1200 Elgin Mills Road East).

All City-owned EV charge stations:

• Are available for public use, free of charge, 24 hours/day
• Operate on a first-come, first-served basis and are not tied to a specific EV network
• Are 'Level 2' chargers that will charge most battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from empty to full in approximately 3-6 hours. Plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) may take less time

Basic instructions for using our EV charge stations and charge station etiquette are available on site. 

Other EV charge stations

You can find other charge stations in Richmond Hill, the GTA and beyond using apps from PlugShare or ChargeHub (iOS/Android or Mac/PC). 

Why choose an EV?

• Save money on fuel and maintenance costs.
• Take advantage of Ontario's Green Vehicle licence plate program which permits you to drive in HOV lanes as a single occupant.
• Help make your community more sustainable and healthier through reduced emission of harmful greenhouse gases and air pollutants.
• Recharge easily at home or at public charging stations.