Electric Vehicles and Chargers

There are ten Level 2 community Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations with 20 charging ports at various County facilities:

• County of Brant’s Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris)
• Brant Sports Complex (944 Powerline Road, Brant)
• Burford Community Centre (14 Potter Drive, Burford)
• Cainsville Community Centre (15 Ewart Avenue, Cainsville)
• Cowan Community Health Hub (25 Curtis Avenue North, Paris)
• Gaukel Memorial Community Centre (7 Gaukel Drive, St. George)
• Syl Apps Community Centre (51 William Street, Paris)

Facts about our EV charging stations:

• EV charging stations are open to the public
• EV charging can be accessed 24/7 to charge electric vehicles
• $2.50/hr

The publicly available EV charging stations align with the County’s Climate Action Plan.

Benefits of Zero-Emission Vehicles 

There are many benefits of zero-emission vehicles:

•  Lower fuel costs: Charging an EV is often cheaper than buying gas or diesel, especially if you charge at home during off-peak hours.
• Reduced maintenance: EVs have fewer moving parts than gasoline cars, eliminating the need for oil changes and maintenance on parts like spark plugs, timing belts, and exhaust systems.
•  Zero tailpipe emissions: EVs produce no tailpipe pollutants, which leads to better air quality for everyone.
• Lower greenhouse gas emissions: By not burning fossil fuels, EVs help reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change.
• Reduced noise pollution: The electric motor in EVs doesn’t make noise, leading to quieter streets and cities.