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June 2024

Please note: New charging rates at Level 2 standard charging stations
New charging rates come into effect for Level 2 standard charging stations on June 1, 2024.
For more information, please see our new Cost of charging page. 
 

March 2024

The affiliated charging station program, which now includes fast-charge stations, is expanding! 
The Electric Circuit is proud to announce the expansion of its charging station affiliate partners program in partnership with new fast-charge station distributors. The initiative aims to support transportation electrification and improve charging accessibility across our network. 
 

July 2023

Attention: New pricing at fast-charge stations!
A new rate at fast-charge stations of 100 kW and above will come into effect on July 20, 2023. 
For full details, check out our Cost of Charging page

May 2023

An impressive level of satisfaction!
Following a satisfaction survey conducted by the Electric Circuit among its members in the fall of 2022, many respondents testified to their satisfaction with various aspects of their user experience. Here are the highlights.
 

February 2023

The Electric Circuit launches an affiliated charging station program
This program will ramp up rollout of level-2 charging stations in urban parking lots to improve charging access. They look different, but they deliver the same quality service you find across the network.
More about affiliated charging stations   
 

Beware of fraudulent texts and emails!
Phishing texts and emails that appear to be from the Electric Circuit are circulating. 
The Electric Circuit will never send you documents or ask for your personal information by email or text. All official messages from the Electric Circuit will be sent to your inbox in your Electric Circuit account. 
Do you think you’ve received a fraudulent email or text? Here’s what to do
 

December 2022

First Operation Red Nose for the Electric Circuit!

Because road safety is everyone’s business, the Electric Circuit is pleased to join forces with Operation Red Nose for its 39th campaign. This year, EV drivers who volunteer to drive other motorists home will receive a charging credit for each evening they participate.

Find out more about Operation Red Nose

October 2022

New! The Electric Circuit marketing place.
The Electric Circuit is launching a marketplace where, for a limited time, members can get special perks that come with EV driving products and services!

See the current deals
 

Heavy vehicles
Launch of the charging network for heavy vehicles.

To know more about it

May 2022

Please note: New charging rates at Level 2 standard charging stations
New charging rates come into effect for Level 2 standard charging stations on June 1, 2022.
For more information, please see our new Cost of charging page. 

 

10 years after the launch of the Electric Circuit, what challenges lie ahead?

France Lampron, Hydro-Québec's Director-Mobility, and Daniel Breton, President and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada, met to discuss the challenges that lie ahead for the Electric Circuit. 

See the discussion in english. See the question period.

 

April 2022

Launch of the Electric Relay.

The Electric Circuit and AVÉQ are launching the Electric Relay, a province-wide tour of Québec, to spread the word about electric mobility. 

For more details and tour dates, read the press release. 

March 2022

The Electric Circuit is celebrating its 10th anniversary!

From a pioneer to an essential service, the most extensive public charging network in Quebec tells its story.

Read about the little network that just keeps growing.

 

February 2022

Certified EV Skills Service Centers
Are you looking for a garage with the expertise to work on your electric vehicle? The EV Skills Program (Compétences VE) is a skill certification program of the Conseil provincial des comités paritaires de l’industrie des services automobiles (CPCPA) that guarantees that a mechanic has completed an industry-recognized, provincial EV training program funded by Emploi-Québec. More information about the training program and how to find a certified garage

Survey 2021
Thank you to all the electromobilists who responded, 
here are the results of the 2021 survey

Attention: New pricing at fast-charge stations! 
New pricing at 24-kW, 50-kW and 100-kW fast-charge stations effective February 1, 2022. 
For more information on pricing, check our new Cost of Charging page

January 2022

Charging your electric vehicle during very cold weather

Here are a few tips to simplify your charging sessions when it’s cold outside.

December 2021

Electric Circuit and ChargePoint make it easier for drivers to access charging across Canada and North America

ChargePoint and Electric Circuit members are now able to charge on the other network without having to create a new account or new subscription. Members of the Electric Circuit will be able to access an additional 40,000 charging stations in North America and ChargePoint members will be able to access an additional 3,300 Electric Circuit charging stations, including near 600 fast charging stations.

To learn more, read the press release.

December 2021

Hydro-Québec honored with Canada-wide recognition

Hydro-Québec is the recipient of the award for the Canadian Electricity Association’s Centre of Excellence. The award recognizes the company’s leadership in developing the Electric Circuit, and the positive impact it has had for EV drivers.

For more information, visit the project page on the Centre of Excellence website: https://electricity.ca/lead/centre-of-excellence/public-charging-solutions-for-electric-vehicles/

July 2021

Discover the new program of exclusive promotional offers for members.

Discover the new features of the trip planner.

February 2021

December 2020

June 2020

New mobile app : Discover it!

Rollout of 100-kW Fast-Charge Stations: The Electric Circuit Selects Québec Company AddEnergie

L'AVÉQ (French only)

Statistiques SAAQ-AVÉQ sur l'électromobilité au Québec en date du 31 mars 2025 [Infographie]

L'AVÉQ vous présente l’analyse du premier trimestre de 2025 concernant l'électromobilité au Québec. Ce portrait est rendu possible grâce à une analyse approfondie des données fournies par la SAAQ. Les enregistrements de véhicules électriques (VÉ) se chiffrent désormais à 387 101, soit une progression estimée à 10 855 véhicules pour le trimestre et de 110 524 sur un an. Les données corrigées* d’immatriculation au 31 mars 2025 (et les progressions trimestrielle/annuelle) [...]
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Le prix du carbone au Québec : mythe, réalité et gros bon sens

Depuis plusieurs semaines, le prix du carbone fait couler beaucoup d’encre au Québec. Des politiciens le pointent du doigt comme bouc émissaire des hausses de prix à l’épicerie, pendant que l’opinion publique oscille entre inquiétude et confusion. Or, une analyse rigoureuse des faits démontre que le coût réel pour les ménages québécois est bien plus modeste que ce que plusieurs croient – et que la [...]
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Une première canadienne : une entreprise autochtone se lance dans le recyclage des batteries lithium-ion

Sud de l’Ontario — Une alliance stratégique entre Electra Battery Materials Corporation et le Three Fires Groupdonne naissance à Aki Battery Recycling, la toute première coentreprise de recyclage de batteries lithium-ion dirigée par des Autochtones au Canada. Ce projet novateur vise à transformer la gestion des déchets de batteries en une solution circulaire à faibles émissions, tout en renforçant [...]
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Malgré un recul des ventes, l’intérêt pour les véhicules électriques reste solide au Québec

Les ventes de voitures électriques ont connu un ralentissement au Québec au cours du premier trimestre de 2025. Pourtant, l’enthousiasme pour la mobilité durable ne faiblit pas, affirme Daniel Breton, président-directeur général de Mobilité Électrique Canada. ​Invité mercredi matin sur les ondes de LCN, M. Breton a tenu à remettre les pendules à l’heure : « Il faut arrêter de dire q [...]
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Investissement pour GM

DETROIT — General Motors prévoit d'investir 4 milliards de dollars dans trois usines d'assemblage américaines, y compris le transfert ou l'augmentation de la production de deux véhicules actuellement fabriqués au Mexique vers des usines aux États-Unis. Le constructeur automobile de Detroit a annoncé ses projets mardi, alors qu’il y a eu peu de signes de progrès dans les négociations commerciales entre l’administrat [...]
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