Same car, same charge, different prices? EV drivers face inconsistent, unreliable charging network
Marketplace hit the road in an electric vehicle to see how well Canada’s public charging infrastructure is working for Canadians. The investigation found a range in pricing across providers, as well as poor reliability and maintenance at some stations.
![Same car, same charge, different prices? EV drivers face inconsistent, unreliable charging network](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7094678.1706206815!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/ev-charging-stations.jpg)
![The federal government has said expanding the electric vehicle charging network is key to meeting the country's climate goals, but an investigation by CBC's Marketplace has exposed a wide range in pricing as well as inconsistencies in performance and reliability at public charging stations. An EV charging logo on a road.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7094678.1706206815!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/ev-charging-stations.jpg)
Marketplace hit the road in an electric vehicle to see how well Canada’s public charging infrastructure is working for Canadians. The investigation found a range in pricing across providers, as well as poor reliability and maintenance at some stations.