Why Electric Vehicles?
In 2019, the Town of Halton Hills declared a climate change emergency and committed to rapidly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
Forty-nine per cent of the greenhouse gases in Halton Hills comes from gasoline vehicles. One of the most impactful ways the Town can reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to support a system of electric charging stations in convenient locations throughout Halton Hills.
In addition to driving an electric vehicle, carpooling, cycling, walking, scootering and public transportation are good options to move around in the community and help reduce greenhouse gases.
Do you own an electric vehicle?
If you would like to share your experience of owning an electric vehicle, please email Jennifer Spence, Climate Change Outreach Coordinator.
Electric Vehicle Charging Locations |
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The Town continues to engage in partnerships to assist the community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our latest partnership is with Ivy Charging Network and Flo Network where we have installed new electric vehicle chargers throughout Halton Hills. Electric vehicle charging stations in Halton Hills:Georgetown
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EV charger locations are a part of the IVY Charger Network and Flo Network. Locate an EV charger in Canada or beyond. |
What are the advantages of owning an electric vehicle? |
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Testimonials/Community Showroom |
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“We bought the Nissan Leaf in 2017. We were skeptical at first about electric cars but after a test drive, we realized it’s just like any other car – except much quieter and smoother. We love driving it. We’re saving over $2,000 per year in gas, oil and other repairs compared to gas car. Better still is we feel better about not burning fuel and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. If you’re a 2-car family, changing the second car to electric is the fastest and easiest way to make a really big cut in the emissions from you and your family. As battery range improves and there are more charging stations, we plan on replacing our second car with another electric – or maybe dropping down to one electric car only.” - Brian & Karen H.
“We bought a Tesla in 2018 after paying for two gas cars over eight years, with maintenance, repairs and operating costs reaching about $27,000. This EV purchase just made sense financially. I enjoy driving a safe clean vehicle that offers new features through downloading software and Installation. We are confident to travel and have used charging stations throughout Canada and the United States. When we are at home, we charge it at night while we sleep.” - Roscoe P.
“My 2019 Nissan Leaf produces no greenhouse gas emissions. I appreciate the little maintenance required because it is not built like a gas vehicle which has an exhaust system, needs oil changes, cooling system flushes, spark plugs, belts, and filter changes. The brake wear is reduced in a Leaf due to regenerative braking which slows down the vehicle and recharges the battery. Although the initial cost is high, the long-term cost of ownership is much lower than a conventional vehicle. I like the positive environmental benefits for now and the future. My Leaf is nice to drive, handles well, and has plenty of power. I would definitely buy another one." - Ian J.
“As a family who has driven EVs for many years to reduce our carbon footprints, we are excited to put the EV to the test and take off on an adventure with it and our light aerodynamic trailer. We can enter our trip into the EV computer and it will map where the charging stations are and when we should stop to charge.”
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What's New |
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Halton Hills has 26 public charging stations. Over 100 hours of electric vehicle charging were recorded during the summer of 2022. The data shows a savings of about 440 litres of gasoline and 1,012 kgs of greenhouse gases! |
Coming Up |
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Past Events |
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Resources to learn more |
On October 1, 2022, the Town of Halton Hills hosted a Go Green event to raise awareness of actions that support the Town’s goal of becoming a low carbon community. Examples of actions included: electric vehicles, e-bikes, energy efficient products, and sharing information on active new bike lanes, youth taxi scrip, and the new transit link along Steeles Avenue .