​Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Procedure

Starting May 27, 2024, local electricity distribution companies like Wellington North Power Inc. will follow a streamlined process for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging connections that will make it easier to set-up new charging stations and support the adoption of electric vehicles in Ontario.

Procedure is applicable to:

• Non-residential customer applications including Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations, such as publicly accessible direct current fast charging stations, workplace charging, charging stations used for commercial EV fleets and charging installations for multi-unit residential or commercial buildings, where the EV chargers are owned or operated by the building owner or a third-party charging provider; and
• The primary purpose of the new or expanded connection must be specific to the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).

Benefits of Standardizing Installing & Connecting New EV Charging Infrastructure include:

1. Streamlined procedures that all local electricity distribution companies must follow for installing and connecting new EV charging infrastructure including the implementation of standardized forms, timelines, and information requirements which will make it easier for EV charging providers to deploy chargers in all regions of the province.
2. Increased accessibility to public EV charging stations across the province.
3. Changing the province’s electricity infrastructure to support the adoption of electric vehicles in Ontario.

Thinking of EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) project?

If you are considering a EVCI project, before you start work or purchase equipment, please:

1.  Review the details in the Ontario Energy Board’s “Electric Vehicle Charging Connection Procedure” document.
2. Complete the “EV Preliminary Consultation Information Request (EVPCIR)” form and submit it to form.is.ready@wellingtonnorthpower.com with the subject line ‘EV Preliminary Consultation Information Request’.

These links will assist us to check there is sufficient electricity distribution capacity to connect a EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) project in your area.

Initial EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) projects Responsibilities:

a) EVCI-applicant:

• Review Electric Vehicle Charging Connection Procedure
• Seek preliminary consultation as required.
• Submits a completed EVPCIR to local electricity distribution company.

b) Distributor:

• Review submitted EVPCIR and deems it complete.
• Reviews EVPCIR and prepares a CVPCR.
• Provides CVPCR to customer for consideration

A detailing listing of the process is provided in the OEBs Electric Vehicle Charging Connection Procedure sections three through eight.

For any additional information or to discuss your project please e-mail or call us at 519-313-1710.

Date reviewed and updated: May 23, 2024