Going electric

Eight electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed on campus, furthering UWinnipeg's ongoing and multifaceted commitment to sustainability.

The new chargers will benefit campus commuters and visitors whether they choose indoor or outdoor parking.

We're excited to support the growing number of EV drivers in Manitoba.

Sara Campbell

Four of the chargers were installed in the Axworthy Health and RecPlex parkade. Another two are located in the surface lot across from the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex. Two more can be found in the surface lot at 336 Young Street, across from CBC Manitoba.

The pay-per-use chargers are part of the Flo cross-country charging network. Drivers can sign up to create a Flo account and follow the in-app instructions to charge. Hourly rates are detailed on the chargers' digital displays.

"Electric vehicles are the future of passenger transportation," said Sara Campbell, Coordinator of UWinnipeg's Campus Sustainability Office. "We're excited to support the growing number of EV drivers in Manitoba. Our campus's downtown location makes these chargers an important contribution to the city's growing network of charging infrastructure."

Chad Capner, Building Systems Manager with UWinnipeg's Facilities team, and Char Ducharme, Administrative Supervisor of Ancillary Services, oversaw the installation of the chargers. The project was supported by the University with materials, resources, and work completed by the University's electrical installation teams.

The project received financial support through the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association's Lead the Charge program, which supports the installation of new EV charging infrastructure in Manitoba, and from Natural Resources Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.