Toronto, ON


City of Toronto Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy - 2019
Electric Vehicle Report (seeks City Council's approval of the Strategy) - 2019
City of Toronto Fleets (Plan) - 2019


Toronto Electric Mobility Strategy Assessment Phase Report - 2019

  • Torontonians buy electric vehicles for cost as well as environmental reasons
  • Well-off male commuters are buying an electric vehicle
  • EV adoption in Toronto being held back by high purchase costs
  • Looking forward:
    • only zero-emission buses starting by 2025
    • on-street EV charging pilot projects
    • install over 200 EV chargers at its public "Green P" parking lots


2017 - TransformTO: Prepare for Electric Mobility

Objectives:

  • co-developing, with key stakeholders, an electric vehicle transition strategy for Toronto
  • developing an electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy
  • identifying best practices in electric vehicle preparedness planning in major North American cities to ensure equitable outcomes for all residents
  • launching quick start projects to test the implications of electric vehicle use for the local grid
  • exploring how electric vehicles could enhance community resilience

2017 - Prepare for Electric Mobility Campaign

Objectives:

  • To seek Council approval to implement Residential On-street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
  • Updates/results from previous EV pilot projects
  • Provide current status of Federal, Provincial and City policies
  • EV best-practices
  • Discuss challenges/opportunities in regards to EVs

Consolidated Green Fleet Plan (2014-2018)

Objectives:

  • Purchase, lease, or otherwise obtain the most fuel-efficient vehicles (considering the life cycle cost of the vehicle)
  • Achieve ISO Certification in the area of Environmental Management
  • (ISO 14000) and Quality Management (ISO 9000) for Fleet Services Division, and explore the feasibility of ISO Certification for the other City Fleets
  • Develop selection criteria for alternative fuels
  • Enhance operational efficiency and driver education