Vancouver Approves EV Ecosystem Strategy

Vancouver Approves Electric Vehicle Ecosystem Strategy

 

November 22, 2016

Vancouver City Council has approved an electric vehicle ecosystem strategy, which builds on a foundation the city has built over the past 10 years to support electric vehicles through infrastructure deployment and other complementary policies.

The strategy, which has a $3 million budget, aims to create flexible options for charging vehicles in support of a goal of 100% renewable transportation before 2050.

Home charging for personal vehicles is the strategy’s long-term goal. In the interim, providing neighbourhood-level fast-charging hubs will enable people without home charging to integrate charging seamlessly into their lifestyle.

There are over 3,000 electric vehicles in Metro Vancouver. By 2050, Vancouver expects about 300,000 electric vehicles to be registered in the city. Sales are growing steadily, with about 70% growth year-over-year since 2011.

Electric vehicles in BC emit almost no greenhouse gases because BC’s electrical grid is at least 93% renewable. The province has committed to ensuring the grid is powered by 100% clean energy by 2025. By comparison, fossil-fuelled vehicles contributed to about 41% of Vancouver’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2015.

The strategy supports Vancouver’s goal of becoming the world’s greenest city by 2020 and the city’s commitment to derive all of Vancouver’s energy from renewable sources before 2050.

Related Articles

Latest Articles

  • Considerations for EV Charging Installation and Site Preparation

    Considerations for EV Charging Installation and Site Preparation

    December 15, 2025 By Blake Marchand As part of our recent discussion with LEDVANCE EVSE Product Manager, Erich Bockley, he emphasized the importance of site preparation Site preparation can be the most complicated part of the project, Bockley emphasized, a lot needs to be considered before the installation work begins. Many public charging applications will… Read More…

  • Ontario’s Multi-Family Component Leads Residential Sector Increases in October Building Permits

    Ontario’s Multi-Family Component Leads Residential Sector Increases in October Building Permits

    December 15, 2025 In October, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rose $1.8 billion (+14.9%) to $13.8 billion. The increase in construction intentions was led by the residential sector (+$1.1 billion). An increase was also observed in the non-residential sector (+$702.8 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in… Read More…

  • Residential Investment in Building Construction Declines in September

    Residential Investment in Building Construction Declines in September

    December 15, 2025 Overall, investment in building construction decreased 1.1% to $22.4 billion in September. Investment in the residential sector declined 1.7%, while that in the non-residential sector was virtually unchanged. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 6.0% in September. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in September decreased 1.4%… Read More…

  • Nova Scotia Invests in Generational Affordable Housing for Shannon Park

    Nova Scotia Invests in Generational Affordable Housing for Shannon Park

    December 15, 2025 Work to build more than 1,400 new homes across Nova Scotia – about two-thirds at Shannon Park in Dartmouth – will soon begin with funding from the Province and the federal government. Housing Minister John White and federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson announced $300 million to build 1,430 new… Read More…

Changing Scene

  • CSA Group Receives Greater Toronto’s Top Employers Award for 10th Consecutive Year

    CSA Group Receives Greater Toronto’s Top Employers Award for 10th Consecutive Year

    December 15, 2025 For the tenth consecutive year, CSA Group has been awarded as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2026 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This milestone reflects CSA Group’s continued commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports employee wellbeing, professional growth, and community engagement. CSA Group’s global headquarters, located in Toronto, offers… Read More…

  • Hydro Ottawa to Use AI-Enhanced Predictive Analytics to Improve Energy Efficiency

    Hydro Ottawa to Use AI-Enhanced Predictive Analytics to Improve Energy Efficiency

    December 15, 2025 With $6 million in federal funding, Hydro Ottawa is introducing the Ottawa Distributed Energy Resource Accelerator (ODERA) program. Through this program, Hydro Ottawa will use AI-enhanced predictive analytics to accurately forecast peak demand, which will then inform the real-time balancing of supply and demand. This will be achieved by using a technology… Read More…

  • Stanpro’s Katy’s Donation Day Breaks Record, Giving Back to Communities Across Canada

    Stanpro’s Katy’s Donation Day Breaks Record, Giving Back to Communities Across Canada

    December 15, 2025 Stanpro is proud to announce the results of its annual Katy’s Donation Day, held on December 3, 2025. This year, the initiative resulted in a record donation of over $100,000, making this the highest contribution in the history of this program. The funds raised will be distributed to over 80 charitable organizations… Read More…

  • EB Horsman Introduce Cory Carter as New Victoria Branch Manager

    EB Horsman Introduce Cory Carter as New Victoria Branch Manager

    December 15, 2025 EB Horsman is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Carter as Branch Manager of our Victoria location, effective November 10, 2025. With over two decades of experience in the electrical, lighting, and retail industries, Cory brings a proven track record of leadership, sales growth, and customer relationship management. Throughout his career,… Read More…