City guide
EV charging in Markham, Ontario
Markham sits in York Region just north of Toronto, with growing EV uptake supported by federal and provincial funding. The city is developing policies for EV charging through broader parking strategy work while residents benefit from Ontario’s Ultra-Low Overnight electricity price plan for economical home charging.
Public charging is distributed across community centres, civic facilities and commercial hubs along Highway 7, Warden, Kennedy and in Downtown Markham. Major networks include FLO, Ivy and Tesla, with DC fast coverage concentrated near Highways 404 and 407 and Level 2 options at municipal sites.
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Markham, Ontario EV charging snapshot
Public charging projects can leverage Ontario’s EV ChargeON and federal ZEVIP grants, while residential charging benefits from the province’s Ultra-Low Overnight price plan.
Markham added 22 municipal Level 2 stations across community facilities in 2022. View more details
Ontario Energy Board’s Ultra-Low Overnight residential rate took effect on Nov 1, 2024. View more details
Ontario’s 2025 budget raised total EV ChargeON funding above $180M to add more than 1,300 public ports. View more details
NRCan data from March 1, 2025 tracks 33,767 public charging ports nationwide. View more details
Plan charging routes with the PlugMapper map
Use the PlugMapper map to filter Level 2 versus DC fast stations and plan charging stops across Markham’s civic sites and commercial corridors.
- Zoom on Highway 7 and Warden–Kennedy to see dense Level 2 coverage at community centres and malls, then toggle networks for FLO, Ivy and Tesla.
- Check real-time availability where supported and expand the radius to include Richmond Hill and Scarborough DC fast options along Highways 404 and 401.
- Use pricing notes on each pin to compare session, hourly or per-kWh structures before routing, especially for mixed lots or paid parking garages.
Map coverage refreshes every six hours from AFDC and local utility feeds. Availability and pricing may change; confirm with the station operator before your trip.
Top EV charging stations in Markham, Ontario
Ordered by total public charging ports available, these five locations provide the greatest capacity for EV drivers across the city.
- Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre - Tesla Destination8500 Warden Ave, Markham, ON L6G 1A55 total portsTesla Destination
- Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc3085 Highway 7, Markham, ON L3R 0J54 total portsNon-networked
- FONTANAMARKHAM STATION1-GW99 South Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L6G 0E92 total portsChargePoint Network
- FONTANAMARKHAM STATION299 South Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L6G 0E92 total portsChargePoint Network
- FONTANAMARKHAM STATION399 South Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L6G 0E92 total portsChargePoint Network
Need overnight charging? Toggle the map to Level 2 sites and look for garage locations with 24/7 access. Driving for hire? The fast-charge filter highlights plugs that meet local TLC or taxi requirements.
PlugMapper combines operator feeds, OpenStreetMap context, and user feedback. Spot an update? Open the station detail page to share changes so we can alert the network owner.
Incentives and rebates for installing EV chargers
Public charging projects can leverage Ontario’s EV ChargeON and federal ZEVIP grants, while residential charging benefits from the province’s Ultra-Low Overnight price plan.
City initiatives
- Municipal Level 2 deployment
Markham partnered to install 22 Level 2 public chargers at arenas and community centres, providing a model for future civic sites.
View program details - Citywide parking strategy (EV charging work)
Ongoing parking strategy includes developing a community EV charging strategy and on-street EV parking policy concepts.
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Utility programs
- Alectra – Ultra-Low Overnight price plan
Alectra customers in Markham can select the OEB’s Ultra-Low Overnight plan to reduce home charging costs.
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State & federal support
- Ontario – EV ChargeON
Competitive grants for publicly accessible chargers in small and mid-sized communities, with funding caps tied to charger power.
View program details - Natural Resources Canada – ZEVIP
NRCan co-funds Level 2 and DC fast charging for public, workplace, multi-unit and fleet projects through periodic intakes.
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Neighborhood coverage
Historic Main Street and surrounding parks host Level 2 options, with DC fast available along nearby Highways 404 and 407.
Mixed-use blocks around Enterprise Boulevard provide garage and surface-lot Level 2 charging with easy access to shops and restaurants.
Residential and retail clusters on Yonge, Bayview and Leslie feature mall and plaza chargers; widen searches to neighbouring Vaughan sites.
Eastern Markham civic facilities host Level 2 charging and connect quickly to Highway 407 for regional travel.
Community centres and retail strips offer Level 2 charging; check availability at peak hours and consider backups along Steeles Avenue.
Trusted resources
- NRCan station locator
Official federal map of public charging across Canada. View more details
Visit resource - City of Markham – EV charging info
City page covering municipal charging sites and usage notes. View more details
Visit resource - EV ChargeON program
Provincial funding information for public charging projects. View more details
Visit resource - Residential Ultra-Low Overnight rates
Overview of Ontario Energy Board regulated price plan options. View more details
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Frequently asked questions
Where are most public chargers in Markham?
Level 2 stations cluster at community centres and commercial areas along Highway 7, Warden and Kennedy. DC fast options sit near Highways 404, 407 and 401 in adjacent municipalities.
Which networks operate here?
FLO, Ivy and Tesla are common. Some sites use hourly or session pricing, while DC fast stations charge per kWh or by power tier.
Is overnight home charging affordable?
Yes. Ontario’s Ultra-Low Overnight plan offers a reduced rate tier that significantly lowers overnight home charging costs.
Does Markham provide private charger incentives?
Direct city rebates are not published; projects typically rely on federal ZEVIP funding or Ontario’s ChargeON for public deployments.
How reliable is PlugMapper’s coverage?
Listings are synced with federal datasets and network information, with periodic checks for pricing, access hours and connector changes.
Nearby cities
- Richmond Hill, ON
- Toronto, ON
- Pickering, ON
Market insights shaping local charging
City-installed Level 2 ports create predictable hubs for daily charging, while private sites fill gaps around shopping streets and new mixed-use blocks.
Rapid charging is concentrated near Highway 404 and 407 junctions, serving through-traffic to Toronto and Durham while enabling quick top-ups for local drivers.
The Ultra-Low Overnight plan aligns with typical home charging patterns, shifting load off-peak and reducing per-kWh costs for households.
ChargeON and ZEVIP funding remain key levers for new public sites at civic facilities, retail plazas and shared parking destinations.
Find EV charging across Markham
Browse live availability, compare pricing and plan reliable routes with PlugMapper’s city map.