EV Charging is increasing.

Charge Up’s second phase is now underway. Until December 2022, a group of Calgary EV owners are participating in a smart charging pilot to help us get a better understanding of charging behaviour and the factors that influence it.

Eighty per cent of EV charging occurs at 5 p.m., when electricity demand on the grid is highest.

There are 3,000 EVs currently on Calgary roads.

ENMAX forecasts indicate there could up to 200,000 EVs on Calgary roads by 2035.

We’re fully charged.

Thank you for the incredible response. This phase is now full and participants are helping us get a better understanding of charging behaviour.

Together we’ll gather insights that will help optimize the grid and increase capacity for EVs on our system.

Types of chargers

If you’re still looking for the right charger, the information below can help get you started. If you have questions about installing a charger, please visit our EV charger installation page.

Residential level two charging station

Can be installed in a garage or outside your home on your driveway or parking pad.

Voltage: 240V
Power demand: 3.3 to 11.5 kW

Charging times:

Plug-in hybrid vehicle: 3 to 4 hours
100 per cent electric vehicle: 4 to 6 hours

Public level two charging station

Can be installed in a parkade, or parking lot.

Voltage: 240V
Power demand: 3.3 to 22 kW

Charging times:

Plug-in hybrid vehicle: 3 to 4 hours
100 per cent electric vehicle: 4 to 6 hours

Public fast charge station (DC fast charging)

Can be installed in parking lots or parkades and offer fast charging to enable long-range travel.

Voltage: 480V
Power demand: 50 to 500 kW

Charging times:

Plug-in hybrid vehicle: 10 – 30 minutes
100 per cent electric vehicle: 10 – 30 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charge Up?

Charge Up is an electric vehicle pilot first launched in 2019. The first phase provided insights into when drivers charge their EVs and for how long. The next phase, launching November 2021, will look at what factors influence charging behaviour. Thanks to the incredible response, Charge Up Phase Two is now full.

Why is ENMAX running a pilot?

Charge Up is one of the ways ENMAX Power is preparing for increased growth in electric vehicles. The charging data obtained through the pilot will provide ENMAX Power with insights to help optimize the grid and increase capacity for EVs on our existing system.

When does the pilot start?

The second phase of the pilot starts in November, 2021 and runs to December, 2022.

What type of charging is included in Charge Up?

Electric vehicle owners in Calgary are eligible for the pilot.

How do I sign up?

Thanks to the incredible response, Charge Up Phase Two is now full.

Customers are free to purchase natural gas services or electricity services from a retailer of their choice. For a list of retailers, visit ucahelps.alberta.ca or call 310-4822 (toll free in Alberta).

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