EV Fast Chargers
Charging Your EV Future Survey
The City of Victoria is supporting research by the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University on Direct Fast Charging (DCFC) Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Victoria. This survey is to gather feedback on current and future DCFC infrastructure needs to help Victoria transition to climate friendly transportation options.
Public feedback will help inform the City’s approach to developing EV infrastructure and meeting its targets as set out in its EV and E-Mobility Strategy and Climate Leadership Plan. This project is being jointly funded by MITACS and the City of Victoria.
Questions? Contact the City of Victoria engagement team at engage@victoria.ca.
Thank you to all respondents for participating in the initial survey. The survey has now concluded, and we are no longer accepting responses. Winners of the contest will be contacted directly, and the survey report will be made available on this page once it's complete.
What is the goal of this project?
The goal of this project is to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Greater Victoria by enhancing access to Direct Current Fast Charging (Level 3) infrastructure. This initiative will help the City plan the installation of over 30 DCFCs over the next 5-6 years, moving towards its target of 30% renewable energy powered passenger vehicles by 2030 and 100% renewable energy powered passenger vehicles by 2050.
What issue is this project addressing?
In high-density areas, it can be a challenge to find convenient EV charging options, especially for those living in multi-unit residential buildings who often don’t have access to chargers at home. This project will address this issue by identifying the best locations to install Level 3 charging infrastructure, which can be used to quickly charge EVs while on-the-go.
Why has the City partnered with UVic and RRU?
The City has partnered with the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University to access MITACS grants and tap into the universities' research expertise. This partnership will help the City make evidence-based decisions related to EV infrastructure development.
How is the project being funded?
This project is being jointly funded by national research organization, MITACS,(External link) and the City of Victoria.
How will my feedback be used?
The survey findings will shape the City of Victoria's strategy for the expansion of EV Fast Charging infrastructure by ensuring it aligns with community needs and priorities.
Is this survey anonymous?
This survey is completely private and anonymous, meaning your individual responses will not be linked to your identity, and your privacy will be protected.
When will I know if I have won a $100 gift card?
The ten lucky winners will be notified of their prizes shortly after the survey's closing date. The research team will contact the winners and arrange for them to collect their prizes. Please note that if a winner does not respond within five working days, another winner will be drawn.
