Canadian fast chargers idle 90% of time as deployment outpaces demand

Electric vehicle fast charging infrastructure in Canada is being deployed faster than driver demand can support, with chargers sitting idle 90% of the time according to the report. The mismatch is undermining the business case for building charging networks across many regions of the country, threatening further expansion plans.

Why it matters: Low utilisation rates directly impact CPO revenue models and investor confidence, potentially slowing the rollout of critical charging infrastructure needed to support Canada's EV transition targets. Procurement teams must balance network coverage ambitions with realistic demand forecasts to ensure project viability.