With electric vehicles on the rise, so are the means of charging them when you’re running errands or on a road trip. Charging a car is often cheaper than purchasing gas, too.
Mercedes-Benz Kitchener-Waterloo has put together this page to help drivers around Kitchener, Waterloo, London, and Burlington, ON, learn more about charging stations you’ll encounter and charging your vehicle.
Where to Charge Your EV
There are over 5,000 charging stations across Canada. Independent charging stations often have apps to direct you towards their stations, although search engines can inform you where the next station is.
Websites of charging stations can provide you with additional information about the specific charging station you’re looking for. This can include the number of stations, the charging station types, and more.
How to Charge Your EV
Charging your Mercedes-Benz EV is a simple three-step process. Pull up and charge once you’ve found the charging station you’d like to use.
Step One: Plug In Your EV
The first thing you’ll do is plug in your electric vehicle to the charging station you’d like to use.
There are typically two types of charging stations available: DC Fast Charging Stations and Level 2 Charging Stations. DC Fast Charging Stations are faster than Level 2 Charging Stations, making them a great choice for those who need some quick juice.
Step Two: Pay for Your Charging Session
Use a debit or credit card to pay for charging. Charging your vehicle usually is priced per minute. You’ll be told how much it costs on a screen on the charging station or via an app on your smartphone.
Step Three: Charge
Your charging session will begin once you’ve put in your payment information.
You can stay by your vehicle for the charging session or run errands until the charging session is complete. Most charging stations can notify you when your session is finished via an app.
Learn More About EVs Today
Electric vehicles and charging stations are integral to how Kitchener, Waterloo, London, and Burlington, ON, drivers live. More charging stations are adapting to the growing number of EVs on the road.
If you have questions about charging stations or EVs, Mercedes-Benz Kitchener-Waterloo will answer those questions. Learn more by following the links on this page and contacting our team today.