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FLO, a North American leader in the electric vehicle (EV) charging space, has announced a new partnership with Tim Hortons that will see EV fast chargers deployed at 100 Tims restaurants across Canada by the end of 2028. The rollout will make Tim Hortons the largest restaurant provider of public EV fast charging in the country.
The first installation under the partnership is already live at 3810 Chuka Boulevard in Regina, Saskatchewan. Up to 14 Tims restaurants are slated to have FLO Ultra fast chargers online by the end of 2025, with 50 locations targeted by 2026. Each participating restaurant will feature an average of four charging ports.
“We’re thrilled to partner with FLO to make life a little easier for guests driving electric vehicles. Whether it’s grabbing a coffee and a charge before work, or taking a break on a roadtrip, we want every Tims Run to be convenient, welcoming, and a highlight of the journey,” said Hope Bagozzi, Chief Marketing Officer at Tim Hortons.
“Our planned rollout will make Tims the largest restaurant provider of EV fast charging in Canada and we are targeting installations in all 10 provinces to provide coast-to-coast coverage for our guests.”
The FLO Ultra chargers being deployed can deliver up to 120 kilometres (75 miles) of range in as little as 10 minutes, with uptime reliability of over 98%. These chargers will integrate with the FLO network, allowing drivers to locate and activate them through the FLO mobile app.
“This partnership with Tim Hortons marks a pivotal moment in making EV charging a seamless part of everyday life for Canadians,” said FLO President and CEO Louis Tremblay. “By installing FLO Ultra chargers at trusted, well-visited locations, we’re not only building the reliable infrastructure EV drivers need but also empowering Canadians to confidently accelerate their transition to electric mobility.”
The initiative is supported by FLO’s partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), which has committed $235 million to bring more than 1,900 public fast charging ports online across the country.
This announcement comes as the Canadian government continues its own investments in EV infrastructure. Ottawa this week pledged $22.7 million CAD (about $16.5 million USD) for 480 new chargers in British Columbia, following a $25 million CAD (about $18 million USD) initiative earlier this month to add more than 850 chargers nationwide.
FLO has previously committed to supporting Tesla’s NACS adapter at its charging stations, ensuring compatibility with a wider range of EVs.
