Ivy Charging Network has announced a series of major upgrades at 11 ONroute locations throughout Ontario, a move that will hopefully improve the charging experience for EV drivers across the province.
Since its debut in early 2022, the Ivy Charging Network has experienced reliability issues at many of its stations. To improve reliability, Ivy says it is replacing most existing chargers with upgraded dual-port units. The switch to dual port will also help reduce wait times.
According to Ivy, these new chargers will allow two electric vehicles to charge simultaneously using dynamic power sharing, which optimally distributes power based on vehicle demand. As an EV’s battery reaches a higher state of charge and requires less power, the system will automatically reallocate energy to another EV, ensuring efficient use of available charging capacity.
In a statement to Drive Tesla, Ivy confirmed the new chargers will have North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, as well as CCS and CHAdeMO. The company was unable to confirm however the brand of chargers that are going to be installed, or their maximum power output.
Exciting upgrades are coming to 11 ONroute sites! Phase 1 starts Jan 27 at King City & Innisfil. These sites will be closed during construction. Stay updated on the Ivy app!
— Ivy Charging Network (@IvyCharge) January 23, 2025
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Phased Construction Schedule
To minimize inconvenience for drivers, Ivy will be carrying out the upgrades in multiple phases. Phase 1will begin on January 27, 2025 at King City and Innisfil locations. Phase 2, set for Winter 2025, will include the Cambridge North, Cambridge South, and Port Hope locations. Ivy confirmed with us that Winter 2025 refers to this winter between February and March.
Phases 3 and 4, with timelines yet to be determined, will further extend the upgrades to Odessa, Mallorytown North, Mallorytown South, Trenton North, and Trenton South.
While construction is underway, the affected stations will be closed, so the company is encouraging EV drivers to check the Ivy app for real-time charger status.
