What does it cost to charge an EV in Canada?
Public fast-charging (DC) price per kWh · 2026 public rates
In Canada, public EV charging typically costs around $0.32–$0.48 per kWh on ad-hoc (pay-as-you-go) rates.
The cheapest operator for fast (DC) charging is Ivy at about $0.32 per kWh.
The most expensive major operator is Tesla at $0.48 per kWh.
A typical 30 kWh top-up on the cheapest fast charger works out to roughly $9.60 (CAD).
Ivy — among the lower ad-hoc DC rates.
Electrify Canada — the main ultra-fast corridor.
CAD/kWh; Canada tracks close to the US pricing tiers.
Rates are public ad-hoc pay-as-you-go figures as of 2026 and change often — always confirm the price in each operator's app before you plug in.
Operator rates (per kWh)
| Operator | Fast /kWh | Connection | Minimum | Idle fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy | $0.32 | — | — | — |
| Petro-Canada | $0.35 | — | — | — |
| FLO | $0.38 | — | — | — |
| ChargePoint | $0.40 | — | — | — |
| BC Hydro | $0.40 | — | — | $0.40/min |
| Circuit | $0.44 | — | — | — |
| ChargeLab | $0.45 | — | — | — |
| SWTCH | $0.45 | — | — | — |
| Electrify Canada | $0.48 | — | — | $0.30/min |
| Tesla | $0.48 | — | — | $0.50/min |
Frequently asked questions
Rates are 2026 public figures that change often — confirm the live price in each operator’s app before you plug in.