Public charging stations
There are several public charging stations throughout Burlington. All of our stations are Level 2 unless otherwise stated and are listed below.
As of Oct. 1, 2026, a fee will be charged for charging your EV in municipal parking lots. Fees are listed below.
Fees
There is currently no fee to charge a vehicle, however our parking rates ($1.75 per hour) will still apply. Parking is free on weekdays after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
Fee Structure
Level 2 Chargers:
Downtown:
- $2 per hour for the first four hours
- $4 per hour after four hours
- $0.50 per hour overnight (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
Community Facilities:
- $1.50 per hour for the first four hours
- $4 per hour after four hours
- $0.50 per hour overnight (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
Level 3 Chargers:
- $10 per hour at all times.
| Charging station address | Available plug-in times | Number of charging ports |
|---|---|---|
|
Lot 1 - 431 Elizabeth St. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Garage Level 1 a – 414 Locust St. |
Anytime |
4 |
|
Garage Level 6a – 414 Locust St. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Garage Level 6a – 414 Locust St. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
6 |
|
Lot 2 - 446 Burlington Ave. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
2 |
|
Lot 3 - 533 John St. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
2 |
|
Lot 4 - 421 John St. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
2 |
|
Lot 5b - 391 Brant St. 25kW Level 3 Fast Charger |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Lot 6 - 430 Brock St. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
2 |
|
Lot 7 - 500 Locust St. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
2 |
|
Lot 8 - 523 Locust St. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
2 |
|
Lot 10 - 1371 Elgin St. |
After 6 p.m. and on weekends |
2 |
| Charging station address | Available plug-in times | Number of Charging Ports |
|---|---|---|
|
Aldershot Arena, 494 Townsend Ave. |
Anytime |
4 |
|
Alton Community Centre/Norton Park, 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Appleby Ice Centre, 1201 Appleby Line |
Anytime |
4 |
|
Beachway Park, 1094 Lakeshore Rd. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St. |
Anytime | 2 |
|
Central Arena, 519 Drury Lane |
Anytime |
4 |
|
Mainway Ice Centre, 4015 Mainway |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Mountainside Ice Centre, 2205 Mount Forest Dr. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Nelson Recreation Centre, 4235 New St. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Roads, Parks and Forestry Headquarters, 3330 Harvester Rd. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way |
Anytime |
4 |
|
Robert Bateman Community Centre/Centennial Pool, 5151 New St. |
Anytime |
6 |
|
Skyway Community Center, 129 Kenwood Ave. |
Anytime |
4 |
|
Paletta Park, 4250 Lakeshore Rd. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Sherwood Forest Park (East Lot), 5270 Fairview St. |
Anytime |
2 |
|
Tyandaga Golf Course, 1265 Tyandaga Park Dr. |
Anytime |
2 |
You can search for additional charging locations in the city on PlugShare maps.
EV parking rules
As per our Parking and Idling By-law 39-2016, a $47 ticket can be issued if you don't abide by the following rules:
- EVs must be plugged in
- EVs must move within four hours of parking
- Only EVs may park in designated EV parking spaces