​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The ​Ci​​ty of Brampton is pleased to offer electric vehicle charging stations in municipal parking lots across the city to help make electric vehicles more convenient for residents and businesses in Brampton.

Brampton’s electric car charging stations are free for the public to use. Normal parking fees apply in pay parking lots.​​

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Fine for illegal us​​e of electric vehicle charging stations/parking spaces.

As of January 2021, a new legislative change has been implemented across Ontario to ensure electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces are used by vehicles that are plugged-in only. This change is in effect in all City of Brampton EV charging stations as of J​anuary 2021.

The fine is for non-electric vehicle and use by EVs that are not plugged-in using these designated parking spaces. On conviction, vehicle owners are subject to a $125 fine if they:

  • park a non-electric vehicle in a designated EV charging space marked by the prescribed sign
  • park an electric vehicle that is not plugged-in at an EV charging space marked by the prescribed sign

For more information on legislative change regarding electrical vehicles​

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These parking spaces are reserved for electric vehicles while charging. They are clearly marked with green paint and signs.

As part of the City of Brampton’s commitment to environmental sustainability, we hope that providing the infrastructure to support electric vehicles will encourage more residents to adopt this environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional cars, and lower their carbon footprint.

Brampton appreciates the support of Partners in Project Green, who provided a grant toward the installation of many of the City’s charging stations.​​​ The solar-powered carport at the Brampton Soccer Centre was funded by the Province of Ontario's Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario​ program.​​​​​​​​​​​​

FAQs

An electric car uses an electric motor, powered by a battery, instead of a traditional gasoline engine. The batteries in these vehicles need to be recharged when depleted. Electric vehicle charging stations are essentially specialized outlets that these vehicles can plug into to recharge their batteries.

All the stations are level-2 charging stations, which can fully charge a vehicle in 3 to 6 hours, depending on vehicle type.

These charging stations are being installed as part of the City of Brampton’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Helping to make electric vehicles more convenient for residents and businesses in Brampton will encourage more residents to adopt this environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional cars, and lower their carbon footprint.

Anyone with a plug-in electric vehicle is welcome to use the charging stations.

Brampton’s electric car charging stations are free for the public to use. Normal parking fees are applicable in pay parking lots.

Affected parking spaces are marked with signage indicating that parking is restricted to electric vehicles only, and also have a green electric car symbol painted on the pavement.

No, parking in these spaces is reserved exclusively for electric vehicles (EV) while charging. As of January 2021, use by non-EV owners or EV owners not plugged-in, on conviction, are subject to a $125 fine.

No, only electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles that are plugged-in for the purpose of charging their vehicles can park in a designated space.

This is a Provincially mandated statute that came into effect on January 1, 2021. The City of Brampton is complying with the mandate.

Contact us at energy@brampton.ca

For information on electric vehicles:

For an interactive map of public charging stations: