Here's another update on this from Tesla:
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On April 29th, we provided an update on Canadian Supercharger progress and since then have continued to make positive headway across the country. We are aware, however, of the growing frustration amongst some of our customers and would like to provide a quick update on these developments, and offer an opportunity for Tesla supporters to accelerate Supercharger installations in Canada. We remain 100% committed to the driving needs of our Canadian customers.
In the past few weeks we progressed on Canadian sites listed on the
Coming Soon Map, and firmly established target properties for remaining Canadian locations planned for 2014. See below for details on the routes and their developments. As we are continually navigating through zoning, permitting, and utility company processes, we will continue our policy to only communicate firm timing and locations once we and our partners are sure a site will be open.
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Eastern Canada:
o Priority routes:
Toronto – Montreal,
Montreal – Quebec City,
Toronto – North Bay (via Barrie)
o First site in Toronto expected in July following an ongoing 5 to 8 week zoning and permitting review by local government; other sites will open throughout the Summer depending on permit and utility company timing.
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Western Canada:
o Priority routes:
Vancouver – Whistler,
Vancouver – Banff,
Calgary – Edmonton
o Squamish, our first site, is now through zoning and ready for construction. We expect to complete this site mid-July pending utility company support.
o Hope, BC is poised to move quickly, pending utility company support. Other sites will open throughout the summer depending on permit and utility company timing.
Tesla and our location partners are ready and excited to bring Supercharging to Canada. Many of our Canadian customers ask how they can help, and our biggest opportunity is with zoning, permitting, and utility company lead-times. We welcome your support by writing, emailing, or calling local government and utility companies kindly letting them know how important Supercharging is for you and local communities.
