On World Electric Vehicle Day, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proud to announce the territory’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging corridor, with Naka Power Utilities (NWT) stations in Fort Providence and Enterprise now online.

The EV corridor reflects a coordinated effort among public utilities and all levels of government to support a cleaner, more sustainable transportation network for the territory. With seven government-funded charging locations now online, EV drivers can travel confidently from Yellowknife, Hay River, or Fort Smith to Alberta on Highways 1, 2, 3, and 5 using a network of reliable, winter-ready Level 3 (fast) and Level 2 chargers.

Government funded EV charging locations now operational: 

-    Yellowknife 

• 481 Range Lake Rd, Naka Power Utilities (Yellowknife) Office (FLO)
• 4750 48 St, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, museum parking lot (FLO)

-    Behchokǫ̀ 

• 400 Kay Tay Whee Tili, near the Kộ Gocho Sportsplex (FLO)

-    Fort Providence 

• Big River Service Centre (Jule)

-    Enterprise 

• 526 Robin Rd, Community Hall (FLO) 

-    Hay River 

• 4 Capital Dr (FLO)

-    Fort Smith 

• 81 King Street, Recreation & Community Centre parking lot (FLO)

-    Buffalo Junction (at highway 5 and 6 junction) – Coming Soon

This is a major milestone for clean transportation in the North. The corridor makes electric travel across the NWT possible and brings us closer to our goal of reducing transportation-related emissions by 10% per person by 2030. It also gives residents more reason to consider an EV over a gas-powered vehicle.

This project was made possible through more than $4.1 million in funding, including:

• $1.9 million from the GNWT’s 2022–2025 Energy Action Plan
• $1.5 million from the GNWT’s Greenhouse Gas Grant Program, which is supported by the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF)
• $360,000 from the GNWT’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which is supported by the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)

Quick facts

• Government-funded EV charging stations are now open in Fort Providence, Enterprise, Behchokǫ̀, Hay River, Fort Smith, and Yellowknife.
• Level 3 (fast) chargers can charge most EVs in under an hour.
• Level 3 charger (fast charger) = $0.53 to $0.55/minute (depending on location).
• EVs perform well in winter with modern heat pump systems.
• In hydro-powered communities, EVs are up to 4 times cheaper to operate per kilometre than gas-powered vehicles.
• For additional third-party charging locations in the NWT, please check your preferred EV app.

Quotes

“Completing the NWT’s first electric vehicle charging corridor is a major achievement for the territory. It shows what we can accomplish when we invest in sustainable infrastructure that supports our climate goals, economic development, and quality of life for Northerners. By connecting our communities with reliable EV charging options, we are not only reducing emissions; we are also building a cleaner, more connected future for the NWT.”

- Caroline Wawzonek, Minister responsible for Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains

“We’re proud to support the development of the EV charging corridor in the North, helping electric vehicle drivers travel with greater ease and confidence. Partnering with the Government of the Northwest Territories on this initiative reflects our shared commitment to advancing sustainable transportation and empowering communities through cleaner energy solutions.”

- Vic Barr, Manager, Naka Power Utilities (NWT)

“Having travelled much of the corridor and making use of EV charging stations along the way, in Hay River, Behchokǫ̀ and Yellowknife, I can confirm that the network of stations makes it possible to travel long distances in the NWT. This corridor will encourage tourism, reduce vehicle emissions and demonstrate that electric vehicles are a viable option for travel in the North.”  
- Cory Strang, President and CEO, NTPC

Related links

• Electric Vehicle Corridor: https://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/en/services/energy/electric-vehicle-corridor
• Naka Power Utilities (NWT) EV page: https://www.nakapower.com/en-ca/about-us/stories/ev-chargers.html
• NTPC EV page: https://www.ntpc.com/node/932 
• 2030 Energy Strategy: https://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/en/services/energy/2030-energy-strategy
• Energy Action Plan: https://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/en/services/energy/2022-2025-energy-action-plan

For media requests, please contact: 
INF Communications
Department of Infrastructure
Government of the Northwest Territories
INF_communications@gov.nt.ca