Energy

Electric Vehicle Corridor

Charge Ahead with NWT's Electric Vehicle Corridor

The Northwest Territories is paving the way for cleaner, more affordable transportation with its new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging corridor. Stretching from Yellowknife to the Alberta border, the corridor makes EV travel in the North more practical than ever.

Whether you’re commuting between communities or planning a road trip, you can now charge with confidence at stations along the way.

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Where to Find Chargers in the NWT

  • Government funded NWT EV chargers can be found on this map. 
  • For other, independent charging locations in the NWT, please check your favourite EV app (list below)
  • Charging stations are open 24/7

Yellowknife

  • 481 Range Lake Rd, NAKA Power Yellowknife Office (FLO charger)
  • 4750 48 St, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, museum parking lot (FLO charger)

Behchokǫ̀ 400 Kay Tay Whee Tili, near the Kộ Gocho Sportsplex (FLO charger)

Fort Providence Big River Service Centre (Jule charger)

Enterprise 526 Robin Rd, Community Hall (FLO charger)

Hay River 4 Capital Dr (FLO charger)

Fort Smith 81 King Street, Recreation & Community Centre parking lot (FLO charger)

Buffalo Junction – Coming Soon

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Charging Fees

  • Charged in one-minute increments.
  • Level 3 charger (fast charger) = $0.53 to $0.55/minute (depending on location).
  • Level 2 charger = $0.10/minute or $6/hour.
  • Idle fees apply if your vehicle stays plugged in after charging is complete.
  • Before leaving cell service areas, check which payment apps you’ll need (FLO, ChargePoint, etc.).
  • Separate parking fees or restrictions may apply depending on the location.
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Winter-Ready Charging

Northern winters won’t stop EVs. Modern EVs are designed to perform in extreme cold with built-in heating systems.

Tips for winter charging:

  • You can keep the heat on while charging – no need to turn off your vehicle.
  • Plug in right after driving (when the battery is warm).
  • Use your EV’s scheduled departure feature to preheat the battery.
  • Pre-heat your seats and cabin while plugged in – it saves battery range once you hit the road.
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Planning Your Trip

EV travel in the North takes planning, but it’s easier with the right tools:

Independent apps for trip planning and payments:

Distances between key points:

  • Yellowknife → Behchokǫ̀: ~95 km
  • Behchokǫ̀ → Fort Providence: ~225 km
  • Fort Providence → Enterprise: ~145 km
  • Enterprise → High Level (AB): ~275 km
  • Yellowknife → Hay River: ~395 km
  • Hay River → Fort Smith: ~275 km

Chargers

  • Level 3 (Fast Chargers): Over 50 kW. Can recharge most EVs in under an hour. Example: A full charge in Hay River took approx. 35 minutes and cost about $20. 
  • Level 2: Up to 19.2 kW. Slower, but useful for longer stops or overnight charging.
  • Each charger has 2 plugs per level. (e.g., 2 × Level 3 chargers = 4 vehicles can be charging at once).

Connector types:

  • Most EVs come with the standard adapters needed to charge at stations in the NWT.
  • CHAdeMO (100 kW): A separate, DC-only connector.
  • CCS (Combined Charging System): Handles both AC and DC charging.
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Why the Corridor Matters

Transportation makes up about 60% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the NWT. The GNWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy aims to cut transportation emissions by 10% per person by 2030.

GNWT Funding

  • As of March 2024, 49 electric vehicles and 24 chargers were rebated. 
  • These rebates have helped reduce emissions by an estimated 42 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
  • As of 2025–26, GNWT Core funding for rebates has ended.
  • Rebates may still be available directly through Arctic Energy Alliance programs – visit www.aea.nt.ca for a list of their up-to-date rebates and services.

Fast Facts for Drivers

  • Convenient: Level 3 chargers make long-distance travel practical.
  • Affordable: EVs are 2–4 times cheaper to drive per kilometre in hydro-powered NWT communities.
  • Safe: Newer EVs work reliably in cold climates and produce no harmful fumes while idling or charging.
  • Connected: The corridor links hydro-powered communities for cleaner, sustainable travel.
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Funding the Corridor

This $4.1 million project is a joint investment with the government of Canada and the GNWT for cleaner northern travel:

  • $1.9 million from the GNWT’s 2022–2025 Energy Action Plan
  • $1.5 million from the GNWT’s Greenhouse Gas Grant Program, which is supported by the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF)
  • $360,000 from the GNWT’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which is supported by the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
  • Early investments also included free public Level 2 chargers at City Hall and the Arctic Energy Alliance office in Yellowknife.

Stations are Powered By

  • NTPC: Behchokǫ̀, Hay River, Fort Smith (and Buffalo Junction – not yet operational)
  • NAKA Power Utilities (NWT): Enterprise, Fort Providence, Yellowknife
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