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TORONTO – Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now charge at 16 ONroute locations along the province’s busiest highways just in time for road trip season, thanks to an agreement announced last year between Ivy Charging Network and ONroute and its partners, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), the Ministry of Transportation and Natural Resources Canada.

Each of Ivy’s ONroute Charge & Go locations has between two and four chargers to serve EV drivers, with the possibility of further expansion, supporting the charging needs of all current EV models, including charging ports for Tesla drivers.

In February 2020, Natural Resources Canada, through its Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, invested $8 million to help build the Ivy Charging Network.

EV drivers can learn more about Ivy by visiting ivycharge.com or downloading the company’s app. In addition, Ivy is offering EV drivers a chance to win free fast charging for a year. Visit chargeandwin.ca for contest details.

Quick Facts

• Ivy Charging Network has installed 58 level 3 fast-chargers at 16 ONroute locations, offering charging speeds up to 150 kW, delivering up to a 100 km charge in 10 minutes.
• Ivy will open at the Trenton North and South ONroute locations by the end of this month and at the Barrie and King City locations by the end of 2022. Fast-chargers will be installed at the remaining three ONroute locations by 2025.
• This partnership is part of CTC’s ongoing expansion of EV charging infrastructure across Canada.
• Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation.

Quotes
“We are excited to deliver on our commitment of bringing Ivy’s trusted and reliable Charge & Go fast-charger network to Ontario’s busiest routes in time for EV drivers to enjoy their summer road trips with confidence and ease. Through this partnership and the funding provided by Natural Resources Canada, we’re ending range anxiety by providing reliable charging at convenient and accessible locations on Highway 401 and 400,” said Michael Kitchen, General Manager, Ivy Charging Network.

“This partnership supports our travellers’ charging needs at their local ONroute. This summer, stop in to charge-up for the next leg of your journey and discover that ONroute is more than you remember,” said Melanie Teed-Murch, Chief Executive Officer of ONroute.

“Automotive is a heritage business for Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), and for 100 years, we have been proud to help Canadians move across our country. We’re building on our commitment to provide convenient Electric Vehicle (EV) charging locations to make life in Canada better for our EV customers,” said Micheline Davies, Senior Vice President, Automotive, Canadian Tire Corporation. “By the end of 2022, CTC and its partners will operate one of the largest retail networks of EV fast-charging stations in Canada, with over 140 sites, including the EV fast-charging stations at 16 ONroute locations along the 400-series highways in Ontario.”

“Happy EV Week, Canada. Our government is making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more accessible where Canadians live, work and play. Investing in more EV chargers across the country will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals,” said the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources.

“Our government is committed to supporting innovative, green infrastructure projects that bring Canada’s transportation sector closer to a competitive net-zero future. These chargers built through the NRCan funding are helping us create a better and brighter future through greener transportation while meeting the evolving energy needs of EV drivers today and in the future,” said Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge.

“We know that electric vehicles are the cars of the future. That’s why Ontario is putting shovels in the ground to build critical infrastructure that will boost EV ownership, support Ontario’s growing EV manufacturing industry and reduce emissions,” said Todd Smith, Minister of Energy. “With EV fast chargers now available at 16 ONroute stations along our province’s busiest highways, it’s even more convenient than ever for drivers and families to grab a coffee or a meal while charging their car.”

“This milestone will greatly benefit current and future electric vehicle owners in Ontario by providing convenient, public access to fast and reliable charging,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “Our government’s plan to build Ontario includes infrastructure that will support a greener future for Ontario drivers and further strengthen Ontario’s electric vehicle industry.”

“The Ontario government is working hard to provide people more options on the cars that they use, and these charging stations are a big step forward on that goal,” said Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie-Innisfil. “We’re making life more affordable by decreasing the gas tax and bringing jobs to Ontario by partnering with manufacturers right next to us at the Honda manufacturing plant in Alliston to build electric vehicles. These charging stations are another landmark in getting it done for the drivers of Ontario.”

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.

Find us at ivycharge.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About ONroute:

ONroute is the proud operator of 23 convenient plazas located along Highways 400 and 401 in Ontario. Our locations are designed to provide travellers with fresh and exciting food and beverage options, gas, and other amenities that improve your travel experience. Each of our locations offers world-class franchise food brands, 24-hour washroom facilities, and convenient 24-hour food market, free Wifi and great customer service.

About Canadian Tire Corporation:  
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, (TSX: CTC.A) (TSX: CTC) or “CTC”, is a group of companies that includes a Retail segment, a Financial Services division and CT REIT. Our retail business is led by Canadian Tire, which was founded in 1922 and provides Canadians with products for life in Canada across its Living, Playing, Fixing, Automotive and Seasonal & Gardening divisions. Party City, PartSource and Gas+ are key parts of the Canadian Tire network. The Retail segment also includes Mark’s, a leading source for casual and industrial wear; Pro Hockey Life, a hockey specialty store catering to elite players; and SportChek, Hockey Experts, Sports Experts and Atmosphere, which offer the best activewear brands. The more than 1,700 retail and gasoline outlets are supported and strengthened by CTC’s Financial Services division and the tens of thousands of people employed across Canada and around the world by CTC and its local dealers, franchisees and petroleum retailers. In addition, CTC owns and operates Helly Hansen, a leading technical outdoor brand based in Oslo, Norway. For more information, visit Corp.CanadianTire.ca.

For further information: Media contacts: Ivy Charging Network – 1-877-506-7584 (toll-free in Ontario only) or 416-345-6868; ONroute – Diana MacLeod, diana.macleod@onroute.ca

TORONTO – 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.

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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.

Media can contact Ivy Charging Network Media Relations 24 hours a day at 1-877-506-7584 (toll-free in Ontario only) or 416-345-6868.  

AURORA, March 9, 2022 – Today, Ivy Charging Network announced that it has opened 32 level 2 charging stations in partnership with the Towns of Aurora, Halton Hills, Port Hope, Carleton Place, the City of Orillia, Municipality of Newmarket and the County of Haliburton along with the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Dysart et al, the Municipality of Highlands East and the Township of Minden Hills.

The company’s new level 2 charging network, Park & Charge, provides municipalities and businesses the opportunity to bring charging to their communities for EV drivers who are not in a rush, backed by Ivy’s reliable EV network and customer service.

As Ivy continues to grow and offer consumers new charging solutions, it has rebranded its level 3 network as Ivy Charge & Go for drivers who want to quickly get back on the road. Once built, Ivy’s Charge & Go network will be one of Ontario’s largest and most connected with approximately 60 locations and over 150 level 3 chargers.

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:

“We thank our municipal partners for choosing Ivy to help them bring electric vehicle charging infrastructure to their communities. By expanding our network to offer level 2 chargers, we will ensure that EV drivers today and, in the future, have a trusted network to get them where they need to go,” said Michael Kitchen, General Manager, Ivy Charging Network.

“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more accessible for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Investing in more EV chargers, like the ones announced today in Ontario, will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals,” said the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources.

“The Town of Aurora is excited to partner with Ivy Charging Network to bring more EV charging infrastructure to our community. These new charging stations will help accelerate the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles and alleviate ‘range anxiety’ for residents and visitors,” said Tom Mrakas, Mayor, Town of Aurora. “Our partnership with Ivy Charging Network is important in helping us achieve our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 in Aurora while creating a greener future for all.”

“This Council views these new chargers as an economic benefit to the community as we now have more public infrastructure to entice tourists to our community to visit and support our local businesses,” says Doug Black, Mayor of the Town of Carleton Place. “This also provides an opportunity for the Town to consider more sustainable options for our municipal fleet in the future.”

“With around 49 per cent of local greenhouse gas emissions coming from transportation, expanding our local EV network is one way we can help achieve our goal of becoming a carbon-neutral community. We know we need the infrastructure in place to change behaviours and encourage the purchase of electric-powered vehicles, so I am very pleased that we now have an additional 11 chargers available to the public,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette, Town of Halton Hills.

“In partnership with Ivy Charging Network, the City of Orillia is pleased to offer two publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the core of our beautiful City. We are excited to provide this service to Orillia residents and we look forward to welcoming EV drivers to our community,” said Steve Clarke, Orillia Mayor.

“We are excited to partner with the Ivy Charging Network to increase the number of charging stations in Haliburton County. We hope to support residents and visitors in increasing the number of hybrid and electric vehicles in our community. This is an important step toward reaching our climate change goals and transitioning to a low carbon future,” said Warden Liz Danielsen, County of Haliburton.

“Algonquin Highlands is happy to be part of this project. We serve a diverse public, particularly in relation to our seasonal and visiting folks, and there are an increasing number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the roads now. We look forward to considering the gradual expansion of charging opportunities to other locations in the township as part of our overall commitment to reducing our carbon footprint,” said Mayor Carol Moffatt, Township of Algonquin Highlands.

“We are excited to partner with the Ivy Charging Network to be able to house a charging station in Highlands East. It is our hope to assist residents and visitors by providing charging stations for hybrid and electric vehicles. This initiative will assist Highlands East in reaching our climate change goals,” said Mayor Dave Burton, Municipality of Highlands East.

More information can be found at ivycharge.com.

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 and Twitter @ivycharge and LinkedIn at Ivy Charging Network. Media can contact Ivy Charging Network Media Relations 24 hours a day at 1-877-506-7584 (toll-free in Ontario only) or 416-345-6868.  

-Ivy is growing one of Ontario’s largest, most connected electric vehicle charging networks-

TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2021 – Today, Ivy Charging Network announced the growth of its electric vehicle (EV) fast-charger network across Ontario celebrating the construction of its 27th location, with 12 additional locations underway. The company also announced it will be offering level 2 chargers at select locations through partnerships with municipalities and businesses that offers turn-key solutions to support their transition to a cleaner future.

• Ivy Charge & Go level 3 fast-chargers offers charging on-the-go that allows drivers up to 100 km worth of charge in 20 minutes or less
• Ivy Park & Charge level 2 charging with municipalities and businesses offers destination based charging for drivers not in a rush

As Ivy continues to grow and offer consumers new charging solutions, it has rebranded its fast-charger network as Ivy Charge & Go. Through Charge & Go, EV drivers can travel to more rural and remote areas free of range anxiety by using the company’s level 3 fast-chargers. The company has completed the northwestern portion of its network, and anticipates most of its Charge & Go locations will be in-service by the end of 2021. Once built, Ivy will have one of the largest and most connected public fast-charger networks in Ontario with more than 60 locations.

The company’s new level 2 charging network Park & Charge, provides municipalities and businesses the opportunity to bring level 2 charging to their communities backed by Ivy’s reliable EV network and customer service. To-date, the company has partnered with the Towns of Halton Hills, Aurora, Port Hope, Carleton Place, the City of Orillia, Municipality of Newmarket and the County of Haliburton along with the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Dysart et al, the Municipality of Highlands East and the Township of Minden Hills as part of its Park & Charge network and anticipates these locations will be open over the course of the next six months.

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), and a reflection of the companies’ commitments to electrification and enabling a net-zero future here in Ontario.

Natural Resources Canada, through its Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, provided repayable contributions to Hydro One and OPG to help build the EV network.

Quotes:

“As the largest transmission and distribution electricity company in Ontario delivering some of the cleanest energy in North America, Hydro One is in a unique position to enable electrification and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Through Ivy, we’re building Ontario’s largest and most connected fast-charger network while developing innovative solutions to help increase the adoption of EVs and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.”

Jason Rakochy, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth at Hydro One, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network

“At OPG, we are committed to powering Ontario with clean, reliable energy while innovating for the future. Ivy is one the ways we are acting as a catalyst for efficient economy wide decarbonization, as pledged in our Climate Change Plan, by encouraging adoption of EVs through the deployment of critical charging infrastructure that connects all of Ontario.”

Theresa Dekker, Vice President, Corporate Business Development & Strategy at OPG, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network

“As Ontario is home to one of the cleanest electricity grids in the world, I’m proud to see the Ivy Charging Network grow its electric vehicle network to serve more communities and support our plan to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

The Honourable Todd Smith
Ontario’s Minister of Energy

“We’re giving Canadians the greener options they want to get to where they need to go. We’re building a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle charging stations from St. John’s to Victoria. This is how we get to net-zero by 2050.”

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources

More information can be found at ivycharge.com.

About Ivy Charging Network: 

Ivy Charging Network is building Ontario’s largest and most connected electric vehicle network through its Charge & Go level 3 and Park & Charge level 2 network. 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 while making 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 and Twitter @ivycharge and LinkedIn at Ivy Charging Network.  

Media can contact Ivy Charging Network Media Relations 24 hours a day at 1-877-506-7584 (toll-free in Ontario only) or 416-345-6868.

-Ivy completes Northwestern Ontario portion of network with six locations- 

Kenora, ON, July 15, 2021– Today, Ivy Charging Network announced the opening of a new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charger location near Kenora in Longbow Lake, marking a milestone as the company completes the Northwestern Ontario portion of its network with 26 locations now open across Ontario. Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation (OPG).  

Ivy’s locations offer multiple level 3 fast-chargers near well-traveled routes while also connecting more rural and remote areas to alleviate range anxiety. Ivy has fast-charger locations in Atikokan, Fort Frances, Dryden, Upsala, and Thunder Bay creating an EV network that spans 800 km across Northwestern Ontario with its Longbow Lake location now complete.

“Hydro One is proud to energize life in Ontario while creating opportunities for a better and brighter future,” said Jason Rakochy, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth for Hydro One, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. “By expanding Ivy’s network in Northwestern Ontario, we’re ensuring EV drivers today and in the future have a trusted network to get them where they need to go.”

“At OPG, we are committed to powering Ontario with clean, reliable energy while innovating for the future,” said Theresa Dekker, Vice President, Corporate Business Development & Strategy for OPG, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. “Ivy is one the ways we are acting as a catalyst for efficient economy wide decarbonization, as pledged in our Climate Change Plan, by encouraging adoption of EVs through a fast-charger network that connects all of Ontario.”

“I am proud to see Ivy Charging Network, a partnership between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation, bring electric vehicle fast-chargers across Northwestern Ontario,” said Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy. “By creating a reliable EV network in Ontario, Ivy Charging Network is supporting our plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

“We are giving Canadians the greener options they want to get to where they need to go,” said The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. “This is how we get to net zero by 2050.”

Once complete, Ivy will be Ontario’s largest and most connected EV fast-charger network. Natural Resources Canada, through its Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, provided an $8 million repayable contribution to Hydro One and OPG to help build the EV network. 

More information can be found at ivycharge.com

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About Ivy Charging Network: 
Ivy Charging Network is building Ontario’s largest and most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network. The company opened its first location in 2019 and once complete, will connect Ontario from north to south and east to west. Each location has multiple fast-chargers while making charging on-the-go 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.  

Media can contact Ivy Charging Network Media Relations 24 hours a day at 1-877-506-7584 (toll-free in Ontario only) or 416-345-6868.  

Our website is ivycharge.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ivycharge and LinkedIn at Ivy Charging Network.  

-Building Ontario’s largest electric vehicle fast-charger network-

Thunder Bay, ON, December 17, 2020 – Today, Ivy Charging Network announced it is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fast-charger network with seven locations opening in Dryden, Fort Frances, Hearst, Atikokan, Terrace Bay, Geraldton and Timmins by the end of December. Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation (OPG).

“Hydro One is proud to energize life in Ontario while creating opportunities for a better and brighter future,” said Jason Rakochy, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth for Hydro One, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. “By expanding our network in northern Ontario, we will ensure that EV drivers today and in the future have a trusted network to get them where they need to go.”

“At OPG, we are committed to powering Ontario with clean, reliable energy while innovating for the future,” said Theresa Dekker, Vice President, Corporate Business Development & Strategy for OPG, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. “Ivy is one the ways we can continue delivering on that commitment while encouraging adoption of EVs through a fast-charger network that connects all of Ontario.”

Ivy will open fast-charger stations at the following locations:

• Dryden – Canadian Tire at 409 Government Street
• Fort Frances –  Canadian Tire at 1000 King’s Highway
• Hearst – Super 8 Hearst at 1004 Front Street
• Atitkokan – Atikokan Foodland at 110 O’Brien Street
• Terrace Bay – Norwood Motel at1100 ON-17
• Geraldton – Wayne’s ESSO at 806 Main Street
• Timmins –  Canadian Tire at 2199 Riverside Drive

Ivy’s locations offer multiple level 3 fast-chargers near well-traveled routes while also connecting more rural and remote areas alleviating range anxiety as Ivy’s location will be less than 100 kilometres apart on average. By the end of 2021, Ivy will be Ontario’s largest and most connected EV fast-charger network with more than 70 locations across Ontario.

Earlier this year, Hydro One and OPG announced the launch of Ivy Charging Network at the 2020 Canadian International Autoshow. Natural Resources Canada, through its Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, provided an $8 million repayable contribution to Hydro One and OPG to help build the EV network.

“We are providing greener options for Canadians to get where they need to go. This will help us get to net zero by 2050,” said Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources.

More information can be found at ivycharge.com.

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About Ivy Charging Network:

Ivy is building Ontario’s largest and most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network. Ivy will connect all of Ontario and make charging on-the-go easy, reliable and seamless. The company opened its first location in Huntsville, ON in 2019 and anticipates 160 fast-chargers will be operational across more than 70 locations by the end of 2021. Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation with additional funding provided by Natural Resources Canada.

Media can contact Ivy Charging Network Media Relations 24 hours a day at 1-877-506-7584 (toll-free in Ontario only) or 416-345-6868.

Our website is www.stgivycharge.wpengine.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ivycharge.

-Ivy is building Ontario’s largest electric vehicle fast-charger network-  

Peterborough, ON, December 15, 2020 – Today, Ivy Charging Network announced it is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fast-charger network to Peterborough. The new location will open in early 2021 at Tim Hortons on 1144 Lansdowne St. West. Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation (OPG).  

“Hydro One is proud to energize life in Ontario while creating opportunities for a better and brighter future,” said Jason Rakochy, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth for Hydro One, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. “We are expanding to Peterborough to ensure that EV drivers today and in the future have a trusted network to get them where they need to go.”  

Ivy’s locations offer multiple level 3 fast-chargers near well-traveled routes while also connecting more rural and remote areas alleviating range anxiety as Ivy’s location will be less than 100 kilometres apart on average. By the end of 2021, Ivy will be Ontario’s largest and most connected EV fast-charger network with more than 70 locations across Ontario.  

“At OPG, we are committed to powering Ontario with clean, reliable energy while innovating for the future,” said Theresa Dekker, Vice President, Corporate Business Development & Strategy for OPG, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network.  “Ivy is one the ways we can continue delivering on that commitment while encouraging adoption of EVs through a fast-charger network that connects Ontario from north to south and east to west.” 

Earlier this year, Hydro One and OPG announced the launch of Ivy Charging Network at the 2020 Canadian International Autoshow. Natural Resources Canada, through its Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, provided an $8 million repayable contribution to Hydro One and OPG to help build the EV network. 

“We are providing greener options for Canadians to get where they need to go. This will help us get to net zero by 2050,” said Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. 

More information can be found at www.stgivycharge.wpengine.com.

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About Ivy Charging Network: 

Ivy is building Ontario’s largest and most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network. Ivy will connect all of Ontario and make charging on-the-go easy, reliable and seamless. The company opened its first location in Huntsville, ON in 2019 and anticipates 160 fast-chargers will be operational across more than 70 locations by the end of 2021. Ivy Charging Network is a joint venture between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation with additional funding provided by Natural Resources Canada.  

Media can contact Ivy Charging Network Media Relations 24 hours a day at 1-877-506-7584 (toll-free in Ontario only) or 416-345-6868.  

Our website is www.stgivycharge.wpengine.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ivycharge.

– Ivy Charging Network™ to install 160 fast-chargers across 73 locations by the end of 2021 –

Toronto, ON, February 14, 2020 – Today, Hydro One Limited (Hydro One) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced the launch of Ivy Charging Network™, a new company, which will create Ontario’s largest and most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network.

“We play a critical role in energizing life in communities across Ontario. This fast-charger network will create a better and brighter future through a greener transportation sector while meeting the evolving energy needs of our customers and all Ontarians,” said Imran Merali, Vice President, Customer Service, Hydro One, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. “By entering this growing market in partnership with OPG, Hydro One is expanding our product and service offering  to deliver greater value for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders.”

The company’s 160 level 3 fast-chargers will be at 73 locations across Ontario, which will help alleviate electric vehicle range anxiety, as Ivy’s locations will be less than 100 kilometres apart on average.

“Having delivered the world’s largest single climate change action to date with the closure of our coal stations, OPG’s clean power serves as a strong platform to electrify carbon-heavy sectors like transportation,” said Theresa Dekker, Vice President, Corporate Business Development & Strategy for OPG, and Co-President of Ivy Charging Network. “That’s why we’re so pleased to be partnering with Hydro One on an initiative that will broaden the benefits of electrification, providing a reliable, integrated network while ensuring no additional cost to ratepayers.”

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), through its Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI), provided an $8 million repayable contribution to Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation to help build the EV network.

“Our government is committed to supporting innovative, green infrastructure projects that will bring us closer to a competitive, zero-emissions transportation sector,” said the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. “Today’s investment will ensure that Canadian-made solutions are at the forefront of solving the global climate change crisis, leaving our children and grandchildren with a healthier planet and cleaner air to breathe.”

Ivy Charging Network™ selected Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group and leader in electric vehicle charging and management solutions as its service provider to operate and manage the network. Ivy Charging Network is a limited partnership with equal ownership between Hydro One and OPG. As an unregulated business, it can provide a new revenue stream for both companies while not affecting Ontario electricity rates.

More information can be found at www.stgivycharge.wpengine.com.

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Hydro One Limited (TSX: H)
Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution provider with approximately 1.4 million valued customers, approximately $27.1 billion in assets as at December 31, 2019, and annual revenues in 2019 of approximately $6.5 billion. Our team of approximately 8,800 skilled and dedicated employees proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities. In 2019, Hydro One invested approximately $1.7 billion in its transmission and distribution networks and supported the economy through buying approximately $1.5 billion of goods and services. We are committed to the communities where we live and work through community investment, sustainability and diversity initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Company by the Canadian Electricity Association. Hydro One Limited’s common shares are listed on the TSX and certain of Hydro One Inc.’s medium term notes are listed on the NYSE. Additional information can be accessed at www.hydroone.com; www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov).

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About OPG:
OPG is the largest electricity generator in the province, providing almost half the power Ontarians rely on every day. It is also one of the most diverse generators in North America with nuclear, hydro, biomass, solar and gas assets.