Ontario chargers expand as 2026 national EV charging report shows steady progress

Canada EV Charging Report 2026 finds public network growth continuing, with DC fast charging outpacing Level 2. Ontario networks, including Ivy and new entrants, expanded footprints, reflecting steady progress amid a transitioning market.

Canada's public EV charging infrastructure continued to scale in the latest annual assessment, which tallied 39,654 public charging ports across 14,743 locations as of March 25, 2026. That represents 17.4 percent year-over-year growth, with the report describing a market moving from rapid expansion to steady progress as networks and users adjust to shifting conditions.

DC fast charging led the buildout, rising 33.6 percent over the prior year to 8,431 ports at 2,706 stations. Level 2 infrastructure also increased, up 13.5 percent to 31,172 ports at 12,353 stations. In Ontario, new sites and upgrades continued to arrive on key corridors and in communities, as reflected in recent ontario ev stations coverage across the province.

Ontario's largest province-wide network, Ivy, added 24 new DC fast charging ports in 2025 and is now wholly owned by Hydro One. The network reports that all ONroute locations offer NACS connectors or adapters. 11 sites feature dual chargers equipped with native CCS, NACS, and CHAdeMO connectors, and no additional charger deployments are planned in 2026. For drivers, access options continue to broaden alongside tools such as ontario car charging guidance for home and public use.

Other Ontario-related developments in the national roundup include Jolt, which launched its first provincial sites in 2024 and now operates six DC fast-charging stations in Ontario, and Circle K, which added new DC fast-charging ports across multiple provinces, including Ontario. A Toronto-based network expanded its public footprint to 64 DC fast charging ports and 1,574 Level 2 ports, underscoring the role of regional providers in complementing national players.

Across the country, the dataset highlights broader trends shaping deployments: growing adoption of NACS connectors, continued rollout of Plug & Charge and Autocharge features, and attention to site accessibility such as pull through layouts where available. Building-centric charging remains an important piece of the ecosystem, aligning with themes explored in EV building charging benefits, while regulatory design and pricing frameworks will continue to influence project feasibility, as seen in OEB 2026 public EV charging rate discussions that intersect with capital planning.

With national totals rising and Ontario networks contributing visible additions, Canadas charging landscape remains on a growth path, even as expansion moderates from earlier surges. For a cross-border view of infrastructure buildout and technology alignment, see us ev charging stations for additional perspective on market direction.

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