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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by drash, Jun 21, 2023.

  1. drash

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    https://motorillustrated.com/telus-and-jolt-team-up-for-5000-more-ev-chargers-in-canada/116952/

    Ok maybe not totally free, but TELUS (Canadian Telecommunications) and Jolt (Australian EV Charging) are teaming up to install 5,000 DC charging stations across Canada. The first 7 kWh will be free (enough for 40 to 50 km). Because they are combining EV chargers with a telecommunications company, the chargers will operate on the TELUS' network and offer public Internet access.

    No timeline has been set on when all of these DC chargers appear, but the first ones will be going in later in 2023. TELUS has stated all of these chargers will be powered by renewable energy.

    Interesting that they'll offer 7 kWh of free charging but it might mimic what a lot of Norwegians do. Put just enough in to get to their next destination or home if trips are not going across the country. Wonder how they'll determine if an American snuck across the border to snarf a quick jolt of electricity before heading home.