Montréal in Canada has joined the Electric Circuit, a major initiative in the launch of charging infrastructure required to support the arrival of plug-in vehicles in Québec.

The city is set to install 80 public charging stations as part of an EV charging initiative, which will bring the number up to 250 in the city.

Manufactured by the Electric Circuit’s official supplier, AddÉnergie Technologies, the new 240-V charging stations will be deployed in parking lots belonging to Montréal and selected depending on criteria outlined to ensure visibility and security.

Montréal Mayor Laurent Blanchard said that under its transportation plan, the city of Montréal has committed to transforming and improving the transportation system, in particular by integrating innovative solutions.

"The city of Montréal has committed to transforming and improving the transportation system, in particular by integrating innovative solutions."

"Through its association with Hydro-Québec’s Electric Circuit and by purchasing 80 charging stations, to be installed throughout the city by the end of the year, Montréal has confirmed its leadership role in transportation electrification," Blanchard added.

Montréal Transportation executive committee member in charge Réal Ménard said: "The city of Montréal is proud to join this initiative, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one of the Montréal community’s main sustainable development objectives, and promote the use of renewable energy."

Proceeds from the use of the charging stations purchased by Montréal will belong exclusively to the city.

It is the largest public charging network in Québec, with 200 charging stations in operation in parking lots of the AMT, as well as RONA and Metro shops, and St-Hubert restaurants across the province.