Parking Electric Vehicle Charging Stations ParkingSection Menu In this section ParkingAccessible Parking PermitsElectric Vehicle ChargingCurrently selectedMunicipal Parking GaragesParking MetersParking OffencesPermission to ParkRequest a Change to Parking RegulationsRecent Page ContentAs part of the our commitment to environmental sustainability, the City of Brampton provides the electric vehicles charging locations listed below. We appreciate the support of Partners in Project Green, who provided a grant toward the installation of many of the City’s charging stations, and the Province of Ontario, who funded the solar-powered carport at the Brampton Soccer Centre through its Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario program. FAQs What are EV charging stations?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.What type of charging stations are they?All the stations are level-2 charging stations, which can fully charge a vehicle in 3 to 6 hours, depending on vehicle type. Why is the City installing them in municipal parking lots?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. Who can use them?Anyone with a plug-in electric vehicle is welcome to use the charging stations. Do I need to pay to charge my car?The City charges a user fee of $1.00 per hour for the first three hours of charging, and $5.00 per hour for each additional hour.What do the EV charging station parking spots look like?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.Can a regular car park in an EV charging station spot?No, parking in these spaces is reserved exclusively for 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.Can I park in an EV space if I have an electric or plug-in hybrid, but I do not require charging my vehicle?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.Why is the City of Brampton implementing fines for the illegal use of electric vehicle charging stations/parking spaces?This is a Provincially mandated statute that came into effect on January 1, 2021. The City of Brampton is complying with the mandate.Have another question?Contact us at energy@brampton.ca For information on electric vehicles: Plug’n DrivePublic EV Charging GuidelinesElectric Vehicle Charging Stations Map (Brampton GeoHub)CAA Electric Vehicles For an interactive map of public charging stations: Plug'n Share MapElectric Vehicle Charging Station Locator