Three new electric vehicle charging stations will be installed along the city's waterfront as the city enters into an agreement with FLO-TELUS.
The installation is part of a pilot project to examine the feasibility of a public-private partnership model for expanding electric vehicle infrastructure.
"As the auto-mobility capital of Canada we want to be ready for this change. Many people are moving at least to hybrids and do electric vehicles as well and one of the biggest hang ups that they have is the ability to charge," said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
FLO-TELUS will pay for the equipment and installation costs along with all operating costs. The company will also collect the charging fees while the driver would still be required to pay City of Windsor parking fees for use of the spot.
"It is expensive to put these stations in so when we can work on models like this partnership where they are using basically our parking spaces, so people are still paying us for parking but then they're able to plug in if they have an EV charging station, I think it's a great model," said Dilkens.
The charging stations are expected to be operational by the end of 2024. The initial contract will last for 10 years, however, city administration will report on the pilot project after one year.