If you live, work, or travel in the City of North Vancouver, for example, you'll be facing fees at the five city-owned charging stations starting April 2. The era of early adoption has passedWhen officials started installing EV charging stations a few years ago, it was a bold step toward an uncertain future. Klippenstein says with about 1,700 charging stations in the province, there's a need to encourage EV drivers not to occupy charging stations longer than necessary. Regulations have changedMunicipalities weren't restricted by the Utilities Commission Act when it comes to EV charging fees — they had an exemption. It means businesses can set up EV charging stations and ask you to pay a fee of their choice when you roll up in search of a top-up.

Source: CBC News March 27, 2019 17:44 UTC