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From Gas Pumps to Green Power: A Smart EV Charging Station Case Study in Oshawa

  • Writer: Vertex Powers
    Vertex Powers
  • May 23
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 3




As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution accelerates across Canada, businesses are reimagining what the future of mobility infrastructure looks like. One standout example is a gas station in Oshawa that has boldly transformed into a high-efficiency, sustainable EV supercharging hub — and the results are nothing short of impressive.


The Vision: More Than Just Chargers

This isn’t your average charger-on-the-wall setup. The project combines:

  • 240 kW DC fast chargers

  • 11 kW AC chargers

  • 80 kW solar panel system

  • 400 kWh battery storage unit

  • Covered charging bays

  • An upgraded convenience store


Together, these elements form an integrated clean energy service center — blending charging infrastructure, renewable energy, and smart retail into a forward-thinking business model.


Financial Engineering That Works

The numbers tell a powerful story:

  • Initial investment: ~CAD $720,000

  • Government subsidies: Over $220,000 through Canada’s ITC and CEIP programs

  • Net cost: ~CAD $500,000

  • Expected annual revenue (2025): CAD $650,000

  • Major income source: Charging fees (74% share), with retail and grid incentives contributing significantly

  • IRR: 32.4%

  • Payback period: Less than 1 year!


Thanks to dynamic pricing, solar offset savings, and energy storage arbitrage (peak shaving and valley filling), the station not only reduces energy costs but also generates additional revenue from stored energy.


Why Oshawa?

The site is strategically located right off Highway 401, maximizing visibility and access. With local EV adoption projected to reach 25% by 2027, demand is set to grow. This forward-looking approach positions the station as a leader in a rapidly expanding market.


Lessons from the Model

This project is more than an isolated case — it’s a template. It shows how:

  • Traditional gas stations can pivot using existing real estate

  • Government incentives can dramatically lower the cost barrier

  • Design thinking and user experience (UX) — like free WiFi and covered parking — matter in the EV era


Final Thought

If more businesses embrace this integrated model, Canada could see a nationwide network of clean, profitable, and user-friendly charging hubs — accelerating both sustainability and economic opportunity.



 
 
 

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