Electric Vehicles
The City of Burlington provides public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city, including municipal parking lots and community facilities. Learn about EV charging fees and the rules for using designated EV parking spaces before you plug in.
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.
Downtown Burlington public EV charging spots
|
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 |
Other EV charging spots in Burlington
|
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