The Government of Canada has invested $50,000 to build two new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations at the Squamish Liquor Store.
The stations will support the local Squamish economy by offering additional fast chargers to serve electric vehicle drivers on the road in BC, the federal government said.
The chargers are now operational.
The federal funding is provided through Natural Resources Canada’s Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative and is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to reach an ambitious target of 100 percent of passenger zero-emission vehicle sales by 2040.
“We are proud to provide well needed fast charging stations in Squamish, accelerating the EV adoption in B.C. and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor,” said Fred Hamel of Squamish Liquor Store.
“The Government of Canada is creating new innovative opportunities that will benefit Canadians, our economy and the environment. This investment in electric vehicles provides Canadians with cleaner options on the road, bringing us closer to a competitive, zero-emissions transportation sector,” said MP Patrick Weiler.
