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Charge Ahead with NWT's Electric Vehicle Corridor

The Northwest Territories is paving the way for cleaner, more affordable transportation with its 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.

Charging station operators along the corridor

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

Find a Charging Station

Use these third-party charging-network maps to find station locations, connector types and, where available, station status:

Charging station availability can change. Check the operator's app or website before travelling. For a damaged or malfunctioning charger, contact the station operator directly.

Types of Chargers available

  • Level 3 (Fast Chargers): Over 50 kW. Can recharge most EVs in under an hour.
  • Level 2: Up to 19.2 kW. Slower, but useful for longer stops or overnight charging.
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EVs in the North

Cold temperatures can affect EV range and charging times, but EVs can be used in northern winter conditions with appropriate planning.

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.

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
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Why the Corridor Matters

Transportation accounts for about 60% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the NWT. Expanding access to EV charging helps make lower-emission travel more practical for residents, businesses and visitors.

The GNWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy aims to cut transportation emissions by 10% per person by 2030.

Funding the Corridor

The EV Charging Corridor is a $4.1-million project supported by investments from the Government of Canada and the GNWT. Seven charging locations received funding through GNWT programs, including:

GNWT Support for EV Charging

The GNWT’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program provides funding to eligible organizations to install EV charging infrastructure.

Together, these investments are helping build a more connected EV charging network and make electric vehicle travel more accessible across the NWT.

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