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Currently, in the province of Quebec we have four main public network of charging stations for electric vehicles.

The Electric Circuit

The very first and largest public charging network in Quebec, availabe everywhere in the province (17 regions). It is also now availbale in the Eastern Ontario.

The Electric Circuit is interoperable with FLO. It means that being a member of The Electric Circuit allows you to use the charging stations of FLO in the East and Ouest of Canada.

The charging stations work with cards and mobile applications.


You must first register with the network to use this service. The member's card covers the stations of The Electric Circuit and those of the charging network FLO. In addition, the Circuit Electric membership covers technical support from CAA-Québec.

Electric Circuit website: lecircuitelectrique.com

FLO

is in the midst of a full expansion in Quebec and Ontario.

FLo interoperable with the Electric Circuit. It means that being a member of FLO allows you to use the charging stations of the Electric Circuit in the East and Ouest of Canada.

The FLO charging stations work with both: cards and mobile applications.

!The FLO members can use the charging stations of the charging network ChargePoint (in the U.S and Canada) and Charge Network (New Brunswick) with NO additioanl fees (only with mobile application, a physical card can't be used.).

  • Download mobile application for iOs
  • Download mobile application for Android

  • You must first register with the network to use this service. In addition, the FLO membership covers technical support from CAA-Québec. The member’s card covers stations in the Electric Circuit and Flo charging stations.

    FLO website: flo.com

    EVduty

    The latest charging network that is developping at a fast pace.

    The charging stations work only with mobile applications. There are no physical cards.

  • Downaload mobile application for iOs
  • Download mobile application for Androids

  • Evduty website : evduty.elmec.ca

    Petro - Canada

    Petro-Canada installed ev charging stations all along the Trans-Canada Highway. They have a charger every 250 km or less from Halifax, N.S to Victoria, B.C.

    Methods of Payment: • Debit • Credit • Apple Play • Google Play

    Applications to search for charging stations:

  • Download mobile application PlugShare (for iOs) helps you to find charging stations of ALL the Ev charging networks.
  • Download mobile application PlugShare (for Android) helps you to find charging stations of ALL the Ev charging networks.


  • Petro-Canada website : Petro-Canada | Transcanadienne électrique

    The table below presents the main differences between the four ev public charging networks.

    * ! The bill is calculated based on the total time connected to the station, not the duration of the charge of the total energy transfer. The price is billed by the minute. For example: 12 $/h = $0.20  per minute.

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    Electric Circuit Flo EV Duty Petro-Canada
    Level 2
    7.2 kW / 240V
    1$/h
    or
    2.50$ unlimited
    1$/h
    or
    2.50$ unlimited
    0$/h or $2/h
    (depends on the charging station )
    Level 3
    50 kW / 400V /BRCC
    11.78$/h 11.78$/h 10$/h 12$/h
    Method of payment Card
    or Mobile App
    Card
    or Mobile App
    Mobile App Debit / Credit /
    Apple Pay / Google Pay
    Interoperable with FLO Electric Circuit
    Charge Point(Canada and U.S)
    Charge Network (New Brunswick)
    - -
    Coverage Quebec,Ontario Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick Quebec Trans-Canada Highway
    From Nova Scotia to
    British Columbia

    The table below presents the main differences between the four ev public charging networks.

    * ! The bill is calculated based on the total time connected to the station, not the duration of the charge of the total energy transfer. The price is billed by the minute. For example: 12 $/h = $0.20  per minute.

    Electric Circuit

    Level 2
    7.2 kW / 240V
    1$h
    2.50$ unlimited
    Level 3
    50 kW / 400V/BRCC
    11.78$
    Method of payment Card
    or Mobile App
    Interoperable with FLO
    Coverage Quebec,Ontario

    FLO

    Level 2
    7.2 kW / 240V
    1$h
    2.50$ unlimited
    Level 3
    50 kW / 400V /BRCC
    11.78$
    Method of payment Card
    or Mobile App
    Interoperable with Electric Circuit
    Charge Point(Canada and U.S)
    Charge Network (New Brunswick)
    Coverage Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick

    EVduty

    Level 2
    7.2 kW / 240V
    0$h or 2$/h
    (depends on the charging station )
    Level 3
    50 kW / 400V / BRCC
    10$/h
    Method of payment Mobile App
    Coverage Quebec
    Interoperable with -

    Petro-Canada

    Level 2
    7.2 kW / 240V
    Level 3
    50 kW / 400V / BRCC
    12$/h
    Method of payment Debit / Credit/
    Apple Pay / Google Pay
    Coverage From Nova Scotia to
    British Columbia
    Interoperable with -

    Non, Waze doesn't spot charging stations .

    To find charging stations please use the following mobile applications:

    Mobile application ChargeHub

    This application allows you to find charging stations of ALL the Ev charging networks.


    ChargeHub website: chargehub.com

    Mobile application PlugShare

    This application allows you to find charging stations of ALL the Ev charging networks.

  • Download mobile application PlugShare (for iOs)
  • Download mobile application PlugShare (for Android)

  • PlagShare website: www.plugshare.com

    Mobile application Electric Circuit

    This application allows you to find charging stations of the Electric Circuit ev charging network.


    Electric Circuit website: lecircuitelectrique.com

    Mobile application FLO

    This application allows you to find charging stations of the FLO ev charging network.

  • Download mobile application for iOs
  • Download mobile application for Android

  • FLO website: flo.com

    Mobile application EVduty

    This application allows you to find charging stations of the EVduty ev charging network.

  • Downaload mobile application for iOs
  • Download mobile application for Androids

  • Evduty website : evduty.elmec.ca

    If there is no a road sign that indicates a time limit for a charging session you can leave your car plugged until it is fully charged.

    The Level 2 (240V) range in power at 40A will charge faster than the one at 30A.

    The charging time may vary depending on many conditions, among which are the following: 

    • the generation of the battery

    The electric vehicles 2020 with the next-generation battery take longer to charge comparing to the first generation electric vehicles. There two main reasons: 

    * a new battery is bigger ( 38,3KW vs 28KW)

    *protection of the battery

    • the outside air temperature

    For example, during a heat wave, if the battery is very hot it will take longer to recharge your vehicle.

    • the state of the charging station

    For example, if maintenance has not been carried out on a charging station and it operates at 60% of its capacity, the charging time may be longer.

    • etc.

    The tables below show the approximate time that it takes to  fully recharge electric vehicles: 

    2020 IONIQ EV / 2020 KONA EV

    50 KW / 400V / L3 / BRCC 1 hour
    7.2 KW / 240V / L2 6h 30mins
    120V 33 hours

    2019 IONIQ EV

    50 KW / 400V / L3 / BRCC 23 minutes
    7.2 KW / 240V / L2 4h 30mins
    120V 24 hours

    IONIQ PLUG-IN / SONATA PLUG-IN

    7.2 KW / 240V / L2 2h 30 mins
    120V 13 hours

    Non, Tesla Supercharger stations are intended only for owners of Tesla electric cars.

    The manifacturer recommends charging your battery fully (100%) ONCE a month to extend the life of the battery. It is recommended to stay charged between 20% and 80% for the rest of the time.

    The following indicators can tell you that you vehicle is being charged:

    • Charge  indicator lamp is lit up
    • BlueLink app shows if your vehicle is being charged
    • Charging network apps indicate if the charging is active (Charging network apps)

    No, it it impossible to start the vehicle while it is being charged.

    The exact cost depends on many factors that are related to the electricity.

    The table below presents the approximate cost. For our calculation model, we took Rate D of Hydro-Quebec ( an advantageous rate for residential and farm customers)

    • Price applicable to energy consumed up to 40 kWh times the number of days in the consumption period (1st tier): 6.08¢/kWh
    • Price applicable to remaining energy consumed (2nd tier): 9.38¢/kWh

    ATTENTION! Hydro-Quebec does not bill based on your daily consumption. They take into account your total consumption during the consumption period, which is more beneficial for you. That is why we use the first price tier of 6,08 ¢. You can adjust your calculations according to your energy consumption.

    You can find out more information about Hydro-Quebec’s rates and conditions on their website: tarif D

    Rate D (1sttier)
    6,08 ¢/kWh
    IONIQ EV 2019 (28 kWh) 1.9$
    IONIQ EV 2020 (38,3 kWh) 2.6$
    KONA EV (64 kWh) 4.35$
    IONIQ PLUG-IN (8.9 kWh) 0.60$
    SONATA PLUG-IN 2020 (1.62 kWh) 0.11$

    Example: IONIQ EV 2019 (28kw) → 28kw ∗ 0.068 = 1.9$ → An approximate cost for a full charge of the 28KW battery is 1.9$

    At  – 20 ° C degrees, the gas engine will run all the way. The electric motor is still running, but with the support of the gas engine.

     

    No, unfortunately, it it impossible to know the mileage done in electric mode only on the PHEV model.

    To keep the battery charged for two month, you can isntall a smart battery charger that will maintain the battery while you are away. You can acquire a smart battery charger at Hyundai Cowansville. The 12V battery only recharges when the combustion engine is running. It is not supported by the 8.9 kWh battery.